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Te toi whakairo, ka ihiihi, ka wehiwehi, ka aweawe te ao katoa.
The arts are powerful forms of expression that recognise, value, and contribute to the unique bicultural and multicultural character of Aotearoa New Zealand, enriching the lives of all New Zealanders. The arts have their own distinct languages that use both verbal and non-verbal conventions, mediated by selected processes and technologies. Through movement, sound, and image, the arts transform people’s creative ideas into expressive works that communicate layered meanings. - New Zealand Curriculum
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WHY STUDY music AT YEAR 11?
WHY STUDY music AT YEAR 11?
Music has a huge impact on our well-being. We have known for a long time how important music is - how important the creative expression of music is, how much music can add to our lives. Beyond that, studying and playing music has a huge impact on brain development, and is beneficial to all avenues of life. Music helps us with social relationships, physical health, mental wellbeing, academic study, and the list goes on. It is not a coincidence that many of this school’s top scholars have involvement in the musical life of the school and that our musicians are mature and thoughtful students who are kind and mindful of themselves and others.
Year 11 Music builds on the solid foundation of the Year 10 Music courses. You will engage with a range of musical styles, develop skills in Performance, Composing, Analysis, and Musical Literacy. You will have a high degree of agency in planning your coursework and will work closely with your teacher on developing a personalised programme that meets your requirements as a musician.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
Year 11 Music aims to develop and further encourage practical skills and literacy in music through an interweaving of four strands:
learning the language of music
developing ideas in music
communicating and interpreting meaning in music
understanding music in context
Year 11 Music will allow you to develop your skills with some degree of specialisation while still maintaining breadth and engagement in a range of different music. You will have the chance to work individually and in groups, as performers, composers, and musicologists. All styles of music are equally respected and resourced, and time and space is given for you to explore creativity in a safe and positive environment.
What WILL I DO?
What WILL I DO?
You will co-construct a personalised programme that is responsive to your musical interests and requirements. This will include a range of activities from the following list:
performance as a soloist or member of a group
create original music
identifying, describing and analysing concepts of music
demonstrating knowledge of the contexts related to music
wHAT will I NEED?
wHAT will I NEED?
Year 11 Music is a dynamic course that provides you with a diverse range of learning activities.
You will at times be working as a full class, in small groups, and as individuals. You will have the opportunity to utilise the full resources of the Music Department and will be expected to manage your time well when working on larger portfolio style projects. You will be fully supported to explore music in ways that best fit you as a young musician.
To be successful in this course, you should:
be prepared to work collaboratively
engage with ideas and music outside your comfort zone
be prepared to perform and present your work in front of your peers
be ready to manage yourself in a non-traditional classroom environment
Ideally, you should have studied Music in Year 10 and all students who plan to take performance standards in Year 12/Level 2 Music should be learning an instrument with regular tuition, either at school or privately. Please discuss with the HoD if you do not take lessons on an instrument or voice (either privately or through the school itinerant lesson programme).
As with other portfolio style courses, you must be prepared to meet a number of draft deadlines for feedback prior to final submission of work.
How is this course assessed?
How is this course assessed?
The course content and assessment is a combination of academic and practical assessments, designed to prepare students for both music pathways in Year 12 and 13. You will be given the opportunity to undertake coursework to support all assessments.
Assessments activities will include Performance, Composition, Music Literacy/Concepts, and Musical Skills Development.
This course is assessed using the WC Learning Progression Framework and provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to continue onto NCEA L2 Music (either 12MUS or 12MUT)
Further information about how Year 11 Music is assessed can be found here: WC Junior & Middle School Music Website
Further information about how Year 11 Music is assessed can be found here: WC Junior & Middle School Music Website
The Year 11 Music course is co-constructed and planned by all staff members. We regularly review our coursework to ensure that we are responsive to our students and the curriculum.
Music teachers:
Liam Boyle, Andrew Pennell, Jack Boyes, Mathew Dixon
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Liam Boyle is in charge of Music – please feel free to contact him at: l.boyle@wc.school.nz
Further information about the Music Department, lessons, events, opportunities for musicians see the:
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