ASSIGNMENTS

Below is the list for reading, compositions, and brief information about the Musical Investigation. 

Detailed information about the Musical Investigation is available by clicking the links in the gray box.

Information for recording solo and group performances is available in class.

MUSIC HISTORY READING LIST

COMPOSITION LIST

Composition 1 - Tone Row (basic)

• Due block day

• Composition: One original melody with the following treatments: melodic inversion, melodic retrograde, rhythmic diminution, and rhythmic augmentation

• Label each compositional device clearly labeled.

• You may read additional sources on tone rows, serial music, and 12 tone techniques, but this exercise does not address the minutia for this type of music.

• This assignment is not "art".  It is like a math problem in that you need to work to demonstrate you understand the compositional techniques listed above.  By understanding these basic compositional techniques, you will be able to recognize them during music analysis and use them while composing.

Composition 2 - Imitative

• Composition: A cannon or other imitative piece of music

• Compose three parts for an ensemble of similar instruments (i.e. two violins and a cello, or three trumpets, etc)

• Composition 2 must be performed in class.  Individual parts may need to be provided.

• Label each compositional device used (canon, augmentation of the canon, etc.)

Composition 3 - Fanfare

• Composition: Fanfare for brass instruments.  One minute in length.

• Composition 3 must be played and recorded in class.

• Label each compositional device used (canon, augmentation, inversion, etc.)

Composition 4  - Concerto

• Composition: Concerto for a solo instrument with small ensemble accompaniment.

• Three minutes in length.

• Composition 4 must be played and recorded in class.

• The ensemble parts and form should use a standard form reviewed in class.  If you wish to use non-standard compositional techniques, instrumentation, etc., make an appointment and obtain approval from the teacher.

• Label each compositional device used (canon, augmentation, inversion, etc.)

NOTE:

• Music staff paper can be printed from the link in the gray navigation box above.

• Finale Notepad program downloads are available and encouraged.  IB requires the use of technology in the creation of the higher level compositions.

RESOURCES

COMPOSITION GRADING RUBRIC

MUSICAL INVESTIGATION

• Details of the musical investigation are posted at |Musical Investigation|

• Assignment details and due dates are on the IB calendar page.

• The musical investigation is the final exam for the first semester.

MUSIC RESOURCES

Resource links for online research.  If you are using these links for papers, etc., you MUST cite your source and the COMPLETE web address copied and pasted from the address bar.

William and Gayle Cook Music Library - Indiana University School of Music

http://www.music.indiana.edu/music_resources/mcology.html

Piano Pedagogy Plus - Music and Resources, Early Music Area

http://www.pedaplus.com/academy.html 

INDEPENDENT LISTENING ASSIGNMENTS

• Listening Guide Page◄Student assignment listening guide.  Print and use!  This is a Word document, so it may take your computer a few seconds to open. You may also type directly into the document where the lines are, and then save and e-mail your SAVED document to Mr. Soto.

• How to Listen◄A good brief on effective ways to get the most out of music

ONLINE LISTENING ASSIGNMENTS

Below is a music player that listening assignments will be periodically updated. Please listen to the mp3's when instructed to do so by Mr. Soto