Year 09/10 5MUS1 – Performance Music 1: Come as You Are

This course is designed for students who are either starting or wanting to develop their current performance and theory skills. Year 9 students are advised to start with this course although entry to the Y10 pre-NCEA 5MUS2 course is possible for more advanced students in consultation with Mrs Price.

Main areas of study:

The main focus is on developing instrumental and vocal skills with an emphasis on progressing technique and confidence through solo and group performance. Basic skills in guitar and keyboard will be covered in class but it is expected that students will also learn an instrument(s) of their choice outside the classroom.  We have itinerant teachers who provide tuition in school time and we can also direct students to instrumental teachers within the community. This course will also include musical theory, understanding of musical elements and features, exploration of music from different genres and use of music technology.

In this course you will develop:

• your performance skills in both solo and group activities. The classwork will be complemented through access to specific instrumental tuition out of class. 
• confidence through a range of performance situations. At this level, these will be primarily based within the class situation but opportunities for involvement in events such as the Musical, Rockquest, Big Break and Central Soundwaves are there for those who are interested.
• your understanding of the language of music and how to use and apply basic music theory and reading.
• your understanding of music through exploration of different genres.
• basic music technology skills.
• There will also be provision for extension work based on individual project-based activities.

This course also incorporates the Ākonga Profile in the following ways:

• Developing your artistic knowledge and skills.
• Developing capabilities such as self-management, collaboration, creativity, communication, critical thinking, metacognition.
• Building confidence, self-awareness, empathy and wellbeing.

Methods of assessment:

We assess using the four strands that are outlined in the NZ Curriculum; Practical Knowledge, Communicating and Interpreting, Developing Ideas and Understanding in Context. 

This course leads to:

5MUS2 which extends students’ performance abilities and knowledge of the music process to help prepare them for the Level 1 Music (6MUS) course. Students will be expected to have completed at least two semesters of Music over Year 9/10 to access the NCEA Level 1. This should include at least one option from the Performancxe and Creating Music courses.