Two courses are available, both have NCEA Level 3 credits.  

Making Music – up to 11 credits possible

Music Studies – 6 credits available

Solo performance                                                      

Research       

Solo second instrument   OR                                        

Song writing 3 pieces OR                      

Compose 3 substantial pieces of music

Ensemble performance

A combination of the above course content must take into consideration individual strengths. Students taking performance credits are expected to be involved in school performances.

University Music; Performance Music; leisure activities; Audio technology; careers in broadcasting, teaching, music therapy, music sales, advertising, sound engineering and journalism.

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 4 Theory or equivalent, or success at NCEA Level 2.  A minimum four/five years ongoing learning of a musical instrument.  An audition may be required at this level.  Students must be learning from a teacher, either itinerant or private.

Possible costs include: instrument hire $90; itinerant lessons are free, private lessons at student’s cost.  Some expenses for travel.