Level 2 Performance Music

Course Description 

This is a mixed level class from Yr 11 - 13 focused on the skills used for the performance of music rooted in theoretical knowledge through the analysis of music skills and styles.  Across the three levels the focus of this course will be to gain as much experience in different performance situations to work on stagecraft alongside personal development as a musician on your chosen instrument.  To ensure a solid foundation, performers need to work on understanding and expressing music based on its context for creation.

• Advanced Performance – solo and group plus second instrument where applicable

• Aural – playing by ear and transcription

• Researching and analyzing music to understand context influences

• Improvisation Skills on chosen instrument (which can lead to composition)

• Develop knowledge of different instruments to inform skills development.

Recommendation for subject entry 

• Play an instrument for at least 2/3/4 years (dependant on level of study) either through the itinerant scheme or with a private tutor

• Have taken either L1 music course.

• In consultation with the HOD Music

Assessment

Compulsory Standards:

• 2.1 AS91270 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist. (6 Credits, Internal)

• 2.3 AS91272 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group. (4 Credits, Internal) 

Then choose 1 or 2 from this list to make up your full course.

• 2.2 91274 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. (3 Credits, Internal)

• 2.4 AS91271 Compose two substantial pieces of music. (6 Credits, Internal)

• 2.5 91275 Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation. (4 Credits, External)

• 2.6 AS91276 Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores  (4 Credits, External)

• 2.7 AS91277 Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works (6 Credits, External)

• 2.8 91273 Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble. (4 Credits, Internal)

• 2.9 91278 Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music.  (4 Credits, Internal) 

Next Steps

L3 Music Performance