3MUS

NCEA Level 3 Music

Although next year's timetables have yet to be finalised, course selection has now finished. Please contact Ms Saunders if you wish to make changes to your 2025 selections.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Saunders.

Level 3 Music is a university-approved course and students can also gain credits for UE literacy. Students continue with solo and group performances. They also get to make decisions about the make-up of their course and can choose standards that suit their strengths and future career paths. 

There is a focus on leadership in extra-curricular activities and performing in the community. Opportunities are available in sound and recording technology. Students also participate in event organisation and management.

This is a course designed around the skills of performance, composition, aural and materials of Music.

What students will learn:

  • Skills: Performing, analysing, researching, listening to and notating music.
  • Students will mainly work independently.
  • Content: Solo and group performance, research, reading and interpreting music score.


Students will not attempt all the standards listed below. The course will depend upon individual strengths.

This course can also be studied through NetNZ


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

These may include performances by professional groups or travel to National Festivals/Performances.