This course requires 2 options.
Contemporary Music 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Aaron Wright.
Design a project centered around composing and recording two original pieces of music.
Write, perform and record 2 songs to submit for RockQuest, Chamber Music Contest or Jazz Festival
Write, perform and record 2 songs to release on Spotify or YouTube
Utilise DAWs, music notation software and MIDI sequencing to realise projects
Course Overview
Term 1
Use notation software to notate melodic parts from your compositions.
Term 2
Set up a multitrack recording session for your groups two original compositions.
Term 3
Compose two original pieces.
Term 4
Perform one piece as a member of a group.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s)
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound design for an entertainment and event context
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group