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Christ’s College
Canterbury
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YEAR 12
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
It is essential that all
students considering this
course have an instrument/
voice that they can submit
performance work on. Some
skills in composition are
essential.Year 11Music is
recommended but not
essential.
Periods per week
Five
Description
The aim of this course is to cater for students
with performance skills at all levels so that they
may be able to relate to the many disciplines of
music encompassing composing, harmony, aural
perception and the literature of music as well as
extending their performance skills.
Content of course: performance on chosen
instrument(s) (including voice), performance
work in any combination of classical rock/
jazz/contemporary music, group or ensemble
performance, composition, the study of music
works, aural and score reading. Students elect to
select from a range of music achievement/unit
standards that cover both their musical interests,
abilities and skills.
Assessment
Internal assessment is carried out by the Music
staff in association with specialist instrumental
tutors, with work also being moderated through
NZQA moderation. Students at this level do not
have any external examinations.
YEAR 13
Status
Optional
Prerequisites
Allstudentstakingthiscourse
must have an instrument/
voice that they can submit
performance work on, or be
skilled in composition so that
they can submit a portfolio of
works. Some students may
elect tomake a detailed study
of music works and submit
an analysis portfolio Level 2
Music is highly recommended.
Periods per week
Five