Rutherford College Rutherford College

Level 2 Music

12MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs K. Taula.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 16 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 1 Five Subject Exercise book 1 3B1 Notebook Manuscript Refill

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
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.