Set up of IB Music
IB Music Guide
IB Music Exam MLI Create Perform
IA: Performance HL 20 min / SL 16 min Graded by Atkinson Varied repertoire
IA: Creation 3 creations Graded by Atkinson Composition Arrangement Stylistic Technique
EA: Musical Links Investigation Compare 2 varied pieces Based on musical components Analyze and Justify
EA: Listening Paper (Exam) HL: 7 questions / SL: 5 questions Analyze, Examine, Discuss Prescribed Works
Musical Links Investigation Performance Creation Exam Basic Theory knowledge Advanced theory techniques Develop a Thesis Identify command terms Recognize musical characteristics Aural analysis Score analysis Identify musical components Outline paper Describe stylistic techniques Describe intention of composer/performer Compare/Contrast pieces Write in musical terminology Provide evidence Edit/revise paper Communicate with audience Apply command terms Basic Music Theory Knowledge Communication with Audience Performance Practice Practice Techniques Music Bank knowledge Instrument technique Application of musical knowledge Score Analysis Arrangement skills Basic theory knowledge Advanced theory knowledge Stylistic technique Arrangement Composition Improvisation Music bank knowledge Reflection of creation Communicate with audience Determine the purpose of a piece Basic theory knowledge Advanced theory knowledge Recognize musical components (aurally, visually) Ethnomusicology Genres/styles Musicology Score Analysis Time management Describe stylistic techniques Identify composer/era Identify command terms Apply command terms to musical setting Test taking techniques
How all that applies to this class… Skills, grading, focus
Analysis (score, text, aural) Skills Creation Analysis (score, text, aural) Musical Links Performance
Performance Creation Musical Links Listening Paper (Exam) Basic Music Theory Knowledge Communication with Audience Performance Practice Practice Techniques Music Bank knowledge Instrument technique Application of musical knowledge Score Analysis Arrangement skills Creation Basic theory knowledge Advanced theory knowledge Stylistic technique Arrangement Composition Improvisation Music bank knowledge Reflection of creation Communicate with audience Determine the purpose of a piece Musical Links Basic Theory knowledge Advanced theory techniques Develop a Thesis Identify command terms Recognize musical characteristics Aural analysis Score analysis Identify musical components Outline paper Describe stylistic techniques Describe intention of composer/performer Compare/Contrast pieces Write in musical terminology Provide evidence Edit/revise paper Communicate with audience Apply command terms Listening Paper (Exam) Basic theory knowledge Advanced theory knowledge Recognize musical components (aurally, visually) Ethnomusicology Genres/styles Musicology Score Analysis Time management Describe stylistic techniques Identify composer/era Identify command terms Apply command terms to musical setting Test taking techniques
Every grade is linked to a skill Every grade is linked to an IB assessment Formative and Summative …
Summative Formative Tests, Projects, Practice Exams, IB Assessments To show MASTERY of a SKILL Graded Retake Current Grade Summative Discussions, in-class writes, homework, logs, etc. To LEARN or practice a new SKILL Complete/Incomplete Additional skill practice Formative