Solo performance

Solo second instrument

Group performance OR New Zealand Music

Compose two substantial pieces of music

(This can be on a logic/ Garageband programme or Acoustic/bands)

A combination of the above course content may be possible. Course is individualised. Students will 

be involved in school performances.   

NCEA Level 3 Music; Performance Music; leisure activities; electronics; careers in broadcasting; teaching; television; music therapy music sales and advertising.

Studying Music can lead to a wide array of career opportunities. Some potential paths include:

• Professional Musician (Performer, Composer, Conductor)

• Music Teacher or Educator

• Music Therapist

• Sound Engineer or Music Producer

• Music Director

• Film and Game Composer

• Musicologist or Ethnomusicologist

• Arts Administrator

• Music Journalist or Critic

• Event Manager or Promoter

Grade 2 Theory or equivalent, or success in Level 1 NCEA Music. Students must be receiving ongoing tuition in instrumental music (voice is an instrument). Four years of ITM.

Practical musical involvement in school music activities.

Possible costs include:  instrument hire $90; itinerant lessons are free, private lessons at student’s cost.  Some costs if travelling to events.