NCEA L2 Music
MUS2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs B. Song.
This is a general course for students interested in a career in the various music industries or entertainment fields. Students should be in their fourth year of instrumental tuition. It develops skills in the following areas:
Solo performance
Group performances
Composition
Notation dictations
Transpositions and modulations
Course Overview
Term 1
A.S. 91270 v2 Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level 2 Internal 6 Credits
Due T2 W3
Term 2
A.S. 91270 v2 Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level 2 Internal 6 Credits
Due W3
A.S. 91271 v2 Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level 2 Internal 4 Credits
Due W7
A.S. 91272 v2 Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level 2 Internal 4 Credits
Due T3 W4
Term 3
A.S. 91272 v2 Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level 2 Internal 4 Credits
Due W4
A.S. 91274 v2 Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Level 2 Internal 3 Credits
Due W7
Term 4
A.S. 91275 v3 Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
Level 2 External 4 Credits
A.S. 91276 v3 Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
Level 2 External 4 Credits
Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Arts - Mātauranga Toi
Career Pathways
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter