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The National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Grades 10-12 (General) makes provision for the subject Music, as developed by the Department of Education, as well as the music examinations of the following external assessment bodies:
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
Trinity College of London
University of South Africa
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Learning Outcome 1 (Performance and presentation) and Learning Outcome 2 (Improvisation, arrangement and composition) are the practical components of the subject, Music (as listed in the NCS).
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Learners have various choices of musical instruments. However, schools are not always in a position to offer all instruments. Therefore, learners may receive tuition in their instrument of choice either privately or at one of the WCED music centres.
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If full-time learners take lessons at one of the music centres or with private teachers, the following requirements must be met:
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The principal of the school where the learner is registered as a full-time learner must be informed of this arrangement and ensure that the subject is included on the registration form for the National Senior Certificate.
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Internal assessment must be conducted as stipulated in the Subject Assessment Guidelines and the National Protocol for Assessment for Grades R-12.
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Private teachers and music centres must send the learner's results to the school where the learner is registered full-time.
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The principal of the school where the learner is registered full-time is responsible for collating the internal assessment marks of the learner and the completion and submission of the appropriate mark sheets.
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The principal must ensure that moderation of the learner's work is done according to the requirements of the WCED.
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All financial costs for private tuition and instruments must be borne by the parents.
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Please bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all concerned.
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SIGNED: J.P. RAULT-SMITH
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:05:02
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