Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Music

12MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Taula, Mrs P. Fahitua.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 15 credits gained in NCEA Level 1 Music. At least three year’s practical experience on a student's chosen musical instrument and standard equivalent to Grade 4 Theory or by HOF approval via audition and diagnostic testing.


Music

This course is in greater depth than Level 1. Additional skills include instrumentation, transcription of scores, score reading, harmonic writing and second solo instrument. Students are expected to practise their performance instrument for at least 60 minutes a day. 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. Other assessment standards are available such as 2nd Instrument Solo Performance.


Learning Areas:

Performing Arts


Pathway

Level 3 Music

Career Pathways

Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor, Artistic Director



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

There are no costs associated with this programme.

Stationery Requirements:
3 pencils
1 eraser
Five Subject Exercise book 1
3B1 Notebook
Manuscript Refill
Headphones