9 Core Music
9MUC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms V. Le Cren.
All students in Year 9 will take Core Music as part of the Arts rotation. The course will be 13 weeks.
This course follows on to Year 10 Music (Full Year) and 10 Core Music (Half year course). Some identified/advanced music students might be able to progress to 11 Music Academy.
This course introduces students to the language of music through performance, composition, music literacy (reading, using and understanding notation) and exploring cultural and historical contexts of music.
Course Objectives include:
Perform as individuals or in small groups.
To develop musical ideas through collaborative music composition.
Understanding music in context, through investigation of a range of music styles, contexts, music theory.
Course Content includes:
Introducing students to practical music making by gaining some keyboard and ukulele/guitar skills.
Students work in groups to create and represent music composition.
Introduction to Music technology.
Understanding music in context through listening, the language of music (theory), and research work.
Notes:
Students are able to sign up to group Music Lessons on a range of instruments through the itinerant music programme.
Students are encouraged to get involved in Co-Curricular Music groups. We have a large range of bands, orchestras and choirs to suit every level.
Where Next:
Over the next few years, you will be able to progress to some or all of the following:
Year 10 Core Music (Half Year), Year 10 MUS (Full Year)
Year 11 Music or Year 11 Music Academy
Level 2 Music (NCEA) or Level 2 Modern Music (NCEA)
Level 3 Music (NCEA) or Level 3 Modern Music (NCEA)
Scholarship Music
Learning Areas:
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
All work in this course is evaluated and assessed against appropriate levels of the NZ Curriculum.
10 Core Music (Half year course), 10 Music (Full year course)
Following this course, students will be able to take either 10MUS (full year) or 10MUC (half year).
While we have highlighted music pathways beyond school, many of our most accomplished musicians are also high achieving students who enjoy the benefits of a sequenced Music education. Students do not necessarily take music to become a professional musician, but recognise it as a rigorous subject that complements sciences, social sciences and other language/arts subjects for a comprehensive STEAM programme of learning.
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, 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, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor
Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirementsCosts associated with lessons at school and music groups is not included and will be loaded to the portal for payment when they arise.