Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Taula, Mrs P. Fahitua.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least three year’s practical experience on a student's chosen musical instrument, standard equivalent to Grade 3 Theory, and some composition experience or by HOF approval via audition and diagnostic testing.
This course develops music skills which include the study of music works, materials of music, performance, composition, aural and theory. It is mandatory for students to join music groups and attend music trips. All students will be enrolled into the Music Itinerant Scheme where they must attend a 30 minute lesson once a week with a music specialist
There are no costs associated with this course.
Stationery requirements:
3 pencils,
1 eraser
1 Five Subject Exercise book
1 3B1 Notebook
Manuscript Refill
Headphones
Course Selection does not guarantee entry, some courses have credit requirements and/or will be reviewed by the Head of Faculity.
Any Costs, Equipment or Unit Standards are a guideline and may change.
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
Rutherford College aims to deliver educational courses over and above that which is funded by the Ministry, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant may be requested, and we appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.