01MUS

NCEA Level 1 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Melissa Tsoi.


In this music course, you will explore instrumental and vocal repertoire for solo and group performances.

All performances will be done in front of an audience, giving you real-life experience.

You'll learn to compose your own original pieces and songs using genre-appropriate musical conventions.

You'll develop a strong understanding of music concepts in different styles, and Māori and one additional music context.

You'll also learn how to perform music, create original music, and recreate music in different styles, expanding your musical knowledge and skills.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least 2 years of private or itinerant music lessons.

Course Costs

This Course Contribution covers the cost of online subscription costs - Music Ecadamy and Soundtrap.

Description Type Value
Course Contribution Contribution $20.00
$20.00

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91948 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91949 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91950 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91951 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.