Level 1 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Nansen.
Welcome to Music at Level One of the National Qualifications Framework. This is an opportunity for students to develop their interest, skills and knowledge in music.
Specific skills learned
PERFORMANCE: You will develop skills on your chosen instrument, (through our itinerant programme and practical music sessions) in order to perform music as a soloist and as a member of a group.
COMPOSITION: You will explore compositional techniques to use in creating 2 pieces of original music.
AURAL PERCEPTION: You will develop aural skills through regular practice over the year, enabling you to transcribe music.
Course Overview
Semester 1
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
The following table is an outline of the course showing you which Achievement Standards you will work through and how many credits they may contribute toward your Level 1 Certificate.
Internal Assessments External Assessments
1.1 AS91090: Perform two pieces of music featured as a Soloist.
(6 Credits) 1.5 AS91093: Demonstrate Aural and Theoretical skills through Transcription
(4 Credits)
1.2 AS91091: Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a Group.
(4 Credits)
1.3 AS91092: Compose two original pieces of music.
(6 Credits)
TOTAL CREDITS available for this Achievement Standards course is 16
WEEK Comment PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 PERIOD 4 PERIOD 5
1 Intro Intro Intro Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
2 Group Performance Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
3 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
4 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
5 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
6 Group Performance Assessment Due Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance
7 Composition Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
8 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
9 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
10 Test Aural Perception Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
11 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
12 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
13 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
14 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
15 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
16 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
17 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
18 Composition Assessment DUE Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment
19 Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment
20 Test Aural Perception Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
21 Solo Performance Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
22 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
23 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
24 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
25 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
26 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
27 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
28 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
29 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
30 Test Aural Perception Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
31 Solo Performance Assessment Due Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance
32 Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance
33 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
34 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
35 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
36 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
37 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
38 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
39 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
40 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
Semester 2
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION:
The following table is an outline of the course showing you which Achievement Standards you will work through and how many credits they may contribute toward your Level 1 Certificate.
Internal Assessments External Assessments
1.1 AS91090: Perform two pieces of music featured as a Soloist.
(6 Credits) 1.5 AS91093: Demonstrate Aural and Theoretical skills through Transcription
(4 Credits)
1.2 AS91091: Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a Group.
(4 Credits)
1.3 AS91092: Compose two original pieces of music.
(6 Credits)
TOTAL CREDITS available for this Achievement Standards course is 16
WEEK Comment PERIOD 1 PERIOD 2 PERIOD 3 PERIOD 4 PERIOD 5
1 Intro Intro Intro Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
2 Group Performance Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
3 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
4 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
5 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
6 Group Performance Assessment Due Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance Group Performance
7 Composition Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
8 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
9 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
10 Test Aural Perception Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
11 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
12 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
13 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
14 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
15 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
16 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
17 Aural / Practical Composition Aural Theory Composition Theory / Practical
18 Composition Assessment DUE Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment
19 Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment Composition Assessment
20 Test Aural Perception Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
21 Solo Performance Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
22 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
23 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
24 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
25 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
26 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
27 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
28 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
29 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
30 Test Aural Perception Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
31 Solo Performance Assessment Due Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance
32 Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance Solo Performance
33 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
34 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
35 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
36 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
37 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
38 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
39 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
40 Aural / Practical Practical Aural Theory Practical Theory / Practical
Recommended Prior Learning
Ideally you would have successfully completed a junior music programme and play an instrument, or sing, competently. Students who did not complete junior music must work extra hard at the beginning of the year to learn the basic music skills needed to progress through this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
20 pocket clearfile folder, ruler, pencil, eraser, pen, headphones, USB drive
Pathway
Leads on to music level 2
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Diversional 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, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.