JMC NCEA MUSIC

Course Outline Booklet

Introduction
Welcome to NCEA music. This booklet contains an outline of your course of study for this year.
Because performance is such a large part of this course, you will need to commit to attending regular tuition in your instrument and as a result
of this take full responsibility for any tuition and/or instrument hireage fees. Please make sure that you provide me with full details of who you
are receiving tuition from. At this level of study, daily practice on your instrument is also recommended.
In the pages which follow, you will find a matrix for all the achievement standards available for music from Levels 1-3 followed by extra details
about each course. There is also a page for you to note down all the achievement standards you are doing, set some goals and track your
progress. This will be followed by a few tips on how to achieve in music and details on the school policy on late assignments and extensions,
reassessment, resubmission, authenticity of work and lodging an appeal. Please read through this information carefully and keep it safe. You
will need to refer to it throughout the year.
I look forward to working with you, and hope that you have a successful year in Music.
B James
HOD Music

Music Matrix - Internals

Level 1

Level 2 Making Music

Level 2 Music Studies

Level 3 Making Music

AS91090
1.1 AS91270
2.1 AS91273
2.8 AS91416
3.1
Perform two pieces of
Perform two substantial
Devise an instrumentation Perform two programmes of
music as a featured soloist. pieces of music as a
for an ensemble
music as a featured soloist.
featured soloist.

6 Credits

Internal

6 Credits

Internal

4 Credits

Internal

8 Credits

AS91274
2.2 AS91278
2.9
Perform a substantial piece Investigate an aspect of
of music as a featured
New Zealand music.
soloist on a second
instrument.

AS91417
3.2
Perform a programme of
music as a featured soloist on
a second instrument.

4 Credits

3 Credits

4 Credits

AS91092
Compose two original
pieces of music.

6 Credits

Internal

1.3 AS91272
2.3
Demonstrate ensemble
skills by performing a
substantial piece of music
as a member of a group.

Internal 4 Credits

Internal

4 Credits

Internal

AS91419
3.4
Communicate musical
intention by composing three
original pieces of music.

6 Credits

8 Credits

Internal 6 Credits

Internal

Internal

Internal

AS91425
3.10
Research a music topic.

Internal 6 Credits

AS91095
1.6 AS91271
2.4
Demonstrate knowledge of Compose two substantial
two music works from
pieces of music.
contrasting contexts.

Internal

AS91424
3.9
Create two arrangements
for an ensemble.

Internal 4 Credits

AS91418
3.3
Demonstrate ensemble skills
by performing two
substantial pieces of music as
a member of a group.
4 Credits

AS91423
3.8
Examine the influence of
context on a substantial
music work.

Internal 4 Credits

AS91091
1.2
Demonstrate ensemble
skills through performing a
piece of music as a
member of a group.
Internal

Level 3 Music Studies

Internal

Music Matrix - Externals

Level 1

Level 2 Making Music

Level 2 Music Studies

Level 3 Making Music

AS91093
1.4
Demonstrate aural and
theoretical skills through
transcription.

AS91275
2.5 AS91276
2.6 AS91420
3.5
Demonstrate aural
Demonstrate knowledge
Integrate aural skills into
understanding through
of conventions in a range
written representation.
written representation.
of music scores.

4 Credits

4 Credits

External

External

4 Credits

External

4 Credits

Level 3 Music Studies

AS91421
3.6
Demonstrate
understanding of
harmonic and tonal
conventions in a range of
music scores.

External 4 Credits

External

AS91094
1.5
Demonstrate knowledge of
conventions used in music
scores.

AS91277
2.7
Demonstrate
understanding of two
substantial contrasting
music works.

AS91422
Analyse a substantial
music work.

4 Credits

6 Credits

4 Credits

External

External

3.7

External

LEVEL 1 NCEA (YEAR 11)

This Year 11 Music course contributes up to 24 credits toward your Level 1 NCEA qualification. Your progress and learning will be assessed
against six achievement standards, shown in the table below. Standards are either assessed at school in the course of the year, (internal
standards), or are assessed by examination at the end of the year, (external standards).You will need to obtain a minimum of 14 credits to be
eligible to continue with Year 12 (Level 2) Music.

Two standards at level 1 91093 and 91094 are examined by external exam at the conclusion of the school year. They will also be assessed
during internal exams in Term 3 to monitor your progress. The remainder are internally assessed.
Achievement
Standard Number
AS91090
AS91091
AS91092
AS91093
AS91094
AS91095

Title

When it will be assessed (approximately)

Credits

Perform two pieces as a featured soloist

Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing
a piece of music as a member of a group
Compose two original pieces of music
Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through
transcription
Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in
music scores
Demonstrate knowledge of two music works
from contrasting contexts.

Term 3
Term 1

6
4

Term 2
External exam

6
4

External exam

Term 4

6
TOTAL:
24

LEVEL 2 NCEA (YEAR 12)

This year, the Year 12 Music course contributes up to 20 credits toward your Level 2 NCEA qualification. Your progress and learning will be
assessed against the standards shown in the table below. Standards are either assessed at school in the course of the year, (internal
standards), or are assessed by examination at the end of the year, (external standards).You will need to obtain a minimum of 14 credits to be
eligible to continue with Year 13 (Level 3) Music.
One standard at level 2 90268 is examined by external exam at the conclusion of the school year. It will also be assessed during internal
exams in Term 3 to monitor your progress. The remainder are internally assessed.

Achievement
Standard Number
AS91270
AS91271
AS91272
AS91273
AS91274
AS91275
AS91276
AS91277
AS91278

Title
Perform two substantial pieces of music as a
featured soloist.
Compose two substantial pieces of music.
Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a
substantial piece of music as a member of a
group.
Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
Perform a substantial piece of music as a
featured soloist on a second instrument.
Demonstrate aural understanding through
written representation.
Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a
range of music scores.
Demonstrate understanding of two substantial
contrasting music works.
Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music.

When it will be assessed (approximately)

Credits

Term 3

Term 2
Term 1

6
4

Term 2
Term 3

4
3

External exam

External exam

External exam

Term 4

4
TOTAL:
41

LEVEL 3 NCEA (YEAR 13)

Because of the number of standards offered at Year 13, you will choose a personalised course selected from the Standards listed below. Your
course should total somewhere between 18 and 20 credits. Take the time to highlight those that apply to you.

Achievement
Standard Number
AS91416
AS91417
AS91418
AS91419
AS91420
AS91421
AS91422
AS91423
AS91424
AS91425

Title

When it will be assessed (approximately)

Credits

Perform two programmes of music as a featured

soloist.
Perform a programme of music as a featured
soloist on a second instrument.
Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two
substantial pieces of music as a member of a
group.
Communicate musical intention by composing
three original pieces of music.
Integrate aural skills into written representation.
Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and
tonal conventions in a range of music scores.
Analyse a substantial music work.
Examine the influence of context on a substantial
music work.
Create two arrangements for an ensemble.
Research a music topic.

Term 3

Term 3

Term 1

Term 2

External exam
External exam

4
4

External exam
Term 2

4
4

Term 3
Term 4

4
6
TOTAL:
50

My Course
I am taking the following achievement standards this year;

My Goals for the Year

My Marks

Term 1 Goals

Action Plan

Term 2 Goals

Action Plan

Term 3 Goals

Action Plan

ACHIEVING YOUR BEST IN MUSIC

Solo
Performance
(all levels)
Group
Performance
(all levels)
Composition
(all levels)
Instrumentation
(Level 2)
Arrangement
(Level 3)
Aural and Theory
(all levels)

Music Works
(Levels 1 & 2)

Regular music lessons and home practice

Accept any invitation to perform, even if its below your current ability level
Arrange several practices with your accompanist
View/listen to performances of similar kinds of music to yours.
Learn your part thoroughly, early, before practicing with others
Practice as much as you can with your group
Accept any invitation to perform
View other performances of similar music to yours.
All short pre-tasks need to be worked at thoroughly, and taken seriously
Understand the concept of work-shopping your composition with your teacher.
Frequently discuss/show /play your composition ideas to your teacher and to your friends
Any attempt at composition is better than none, even if you are dissatisfied with your work.
Learn from the ways your favourite music is constructed.
Be sure to follow the guidelines for recording your ideas and keeping track of your composition process.
Learn thoroughly basic theory concepts
Sing! (scales, arpeggios, as well as songs)
Play simple tunes you know by ear on your instrument
Practice skills at home
Figure out the chord progressions of songs you listen to
Listen to lots of styles of music
Revise class work for homework after each lesson.
Learn key vocabulary
Read assessment tasks very carefully
If unsure what is required, clarify with your teachers.

Other ideas:

Attend class and instrument tuition lessons regularly

Get to class and lessons on time
Bring materials and equipment/instrument to class
Work honestly, asking for help where required
Be polite and respect your peers and teachers
Receive guidance and direction from your teacher
Cultivate a positive attitude to learning
See yourself as responsible for your learning
Dont waste learning opportunities
Co-operate with others and they will co-operate with you
Complete assignments on time
Develop strategies to help you to learn
Keep a diary of due dates for assessment activities
Organise your work in folders
Know where to go for assistance
Read instructions to tasks carefully
Consult with your peers or teacher when in doubt
Find ways to make your learning enjoyable for yourself and others

House Keeping Matters

Late Assignments, Extensions, Reassessment, Resubmission,
Authenticity of Work and Lodging an Appeal
Work for NCEA internally assessed achievement standards not submitted on time, or not covered by an extension, will not be assessed.
Extensions to the due date may be granted in special circumstances. As is the schools policy, you must first approach your subject teacher to
discuss the matter.
Any written work you submit for assessment will need to be signed to attest that it is your own, completed without help from others. A second
signature is required to confirm you have received and accepted your mark. If you consider that your work has been unfairly assessed you may
lodge an appeal within 7 days of receiving the assessment.
If you have not gained achievement in an internally assessed achievement standard you will be given ONE resubmission or reassessment
opportunity, IF FEASIBLE. Resubmissions will only be available for written standards, not the solo or group performances. Please note that
that reassessment requires the reassessment of the WHOLE standard.
You can access the standards, previous exam papers, examiners reports etc at http//www.nzqa.govt.nz/
It would be sensible to make use of this facility.

Lastly, please see the me immediately if you have any problems with any aspect of the course.