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Year 10 Music 

The aims of the year 10 music course are:
  • to enable students to develop literacies in the arts
  • to assist students to participate in and develop a lifelong interest in music
  • to broaden understanding of and involvement in music in New Zealand
Students need to be learning a musical instrument or be prepared to start learning an instrument once in Year 10. ​
Performance - Students will be required to perform both individual and group pieces within a performance context.

Composition - Techniques will be covered and ideas explored using music software on our computers and exploring ideas in ‘film music’, The Blues, Percussion music and original songs.

Musical Knowledge - Elements of music theory and harmony are studied in conjunction with set musical pieces covering a wide variety of styles and eras through to contemporary works.

Aural/Listening Skills - Learning how to identify elements in music through focussed listening.

Music Technology – Introduction to recording skills and equipment use, and hands on work in the recording studio.
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Assessment: Internally assessed through the above areas, using NCEA marking criteria and with exams mid-year and end of year.
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