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The aim of Certificate in Contemporary Music Performance is to prepare you to gig in the contemporary music industry, and also for higher level study (e.g. entry into the Bachelor of Musical Arts). Through the year, you will develop your music performance and production skills, your ability to work in a team, and also your study skills. You will contribute to writing original songs while studying various genres such as Blues, Reggae, Ska, Soul, Funk, Hip Hop, R’n’B, Pop, Rock and Contemporary. Additionally you will have one-to-one lessons on your instrument e.g. drums, guitar, voice, bass, keys, EMP, or wind instrument.
PROGRAMME INFORMATION MUS401 Applied Music Learn the fundamentals of music theory including reading music, listening analysis and knowing your scales. We apply the concepts on keyboards in class as well as on your chosen instrument in one-one lessons. MUS402 Applied Music 2 Develop your music theory knowledge including music notation, modes and scales, harmony, melody and rhythm, sight reading, listening analysis and notation skills. We apply the concepts on keyboards in class as well as on your chosen instrument in one-one lessons. MUS403 Contemporary Music in Context Develop an understanding of an array of historical music genres, and study the historical and technological influences on these in the context of Aotearoa/New Zealand. MUS404 Performance 1 Develop essential band performance skills, as well as practise and rehearsal skills. Prepare for and perform a series of concerts covering a range of contemporary music genres. MUS405 Performance 2 Develop your stagecraft skills, as well as practise and rehearsal skills. Prepare for and perform a series of concerts covering a range of contemporary music genres. EMP403 Electronic Music Production Learn to use technology in recording and live sound production using digital audio workstations (DAW). Work with sound equipment in studio and live performance environments. MUS406 Contemporary Music Writing Creatively apply your music theory knowledge and performance skills in song writing tasks to help write your own material… or be an effective collaborator. MUS407 Music Industry Studies Gain essential knowledge for working in the music industry, including basic business skills and an understanding of copyright so you can earn royalties!
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