Level 2 Music

Level 2 Music is a great course.  All students work towards improving their musical confidence on an instrument or voice (alongside our amazing tutors) and working as part of a performance group.  They also complete a research project on something they love in NZ Music - this could be an artist, a genre, a competition or an event/organisation.  Feedback is that they love having choice to learn more about something they love.

After this students need at least one more standard but they have a wide range of options depending on their strengths/interests and aspirations.  These include:  

- studying a second instrument.

- composing or songwriting.

- music theory.

- learning more about context/genre and the elements of two pieces of music.

- arranging music for an ensemble.

All students will work on a programme of between 17 - 26 credits.  Students will select a programme with HOLA Music which works towards their own strengths and allows for both development as a musician and future focused skills which relate to any career pathway.  Students enjoy being able to select standards that they find relevant as an individual.  They enjoy being able to select their own pieces to learn and topics to study.  They really enjoy working with others in a performance group - some enter competitions or work towards performances at different events.  All students in Music develop in confidence during the year and appreciate the cohesive environment in the music classes.

What skills do you learn in Music?

We are always working on developing our instrumental/voice skills.  Learning an instrument teaches you to develop practice skills along with self discipline and confidence.  Working in a performance group teaches you how to work in a team and builds your self confidence when working with others.  Music knowledge extends your research and analytical skills.  Composition extends your creative thinking and lets you express your own musical ideas.  Performing for others develops your resilience and confidence, and allows you to understand your own performance capability in a supportive environment.  

Great preparation for job interviews, driving tests and presentations!

Students will develop skills in key areas of creativity, research, working with others and confidence in front of an audience, and must be taking instrumental or vocal lessons through the school itinerant music programme or with an instrumental tutor outside of school.

All students will complete solo and group performance standards, and will have the option to work towards events such as the Chamber Music festival, Rockquest, Pasifica Beats or school events for their group performance assessments. Students will also investigate an aspect of NZ Music in which they are particularly interested.