Musical Perception-50%
Study, analysis and examination, comparing and contrasting of musical cultures.
In this portion of the course students will study a wide range of music from different cultures, parts of the world and time periods. Students will learn to identify musical elements, including form and structure, forms of notations, musical terminology and context. Students will also study in depth two prescribed works. These two works are Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”, and Copland’s El Salon Mexico. Students are required to obtain a recorded copy of both of these works.
This portion of the course is worth 50% of the final assessment. This 50% is broken down into two components:
A: Listening Paper-2 hours and 15 minutes
5 musical perception questions
Section A- Answer two of three questions: 1 or 2 and 3
Section B-Answer three of four questions: 4 or 5, 6 and 7.
The listening paper is worth 30% of the final grade and is assessed EXTERNALLY
B: Musical Links Investigation (MLI)
A written media script of no more than 2000 words, investigating the significant musical links between two (or more) pieces from distinct musical cultures.
The MLI is worth 20% of the final grade and is assessed EXTERNALLY
Music Making-50%
The Music Standard Level student has the choice of three areas in which to focus. The student may only choose ONE option of the three.
The Music Making section of the course is worth 50% of the final grade and is assessed INTERNALLY
Option 1: Creating (SLC)
Students must complete two pieces of coursework in one or more of the following areas:
o Composing-one or two compositions, each 3-6 min in length. Include a recorded performance, score and artistic statement
o Music Technology Composing-one or two compositions using purely electronic media (MIDI, Sequence based, etc) Include a recording and artistic statement.
o Improvising-only one. Can come from an ensemble improv, a solo imrov or a free improve. Must include a recording and artistic statement.
o Arranging-Only one. Arrange a work that already exists for another ensemble. 3-6 minutes in length. Presented in traditional western notation. Must also submit the original. Include an artistic statement.
o Stylistic Techniques-Only one. This is the study of the compositional style of other composers. Students must complete two of five exercises and demonstrate an understanding of the required compositional style. The five exercises are:
· Renaissance vocal counterpoint
· Bach Chorale
· Figured Bass in the Baroque Style
· Two-part 18th century instrumental counterpoint
· 18th century string quartet
· 19th century song accompaniment
· 12 tone techniques
Option 2: Solo Performing (SLS)
The student must submit 15 minutes of solo material recorded during one or more public performances. The pieces should be contrasting so as to represent a variety of performance styles and techniques. The students may perform on any instrument or voice, OR the computer as a musical instrument (not both).
Time will be allocated practice during class for students to practice and prepare this material.
The student may choose the from the following as options for their 15 minutes:
Small group- one work may feature the student as part of a small group, where he student is featured prominently.
Accompaniment-One work may feature the student as an accompanist, where the accompaniment part is equal to the solo part.
Option 3: Group Performance (SLG)
The student will be an active, participating member of a group or ensemble. At CPA, this can mean the Wind Ensemble or Jazz Band, or groups like the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Nova Scotia Youth Wind Ensemble or Nova Scotia Honour Choir. The group must be recorded in one or more live performances and a recording of 20-30 minutes will be submitted. The following requirements apply to a student in this option:
Time will be allocated practice during class for students to practice and prepare this material.
The student must attend all rehearsals and performances of the ensemble.
The student must commit to prepare and practice the music for the ensemble.
When the ensemble is not a CPA ensemble, the student must have a letter of verification from the ensemble conductor.
NOTE: At CPA, it is important to understand that commitment to an ensemble means a complete commitment. IB students who choose the group option are required to perform with their chosen ensemble until JUNE of their grade 12 year. Failure to commit to this requirement will mean the student must choose another ensemble or music making option.
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