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IB
MUSIC CLASS ASSIGNMENTS / READING
Music
History Reading List
Composition
2
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Due block day December 5-6
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Composition: Use a melody from a holiday carol and arrange it into a
quartet of similar instruments. One minute in length.
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Composition 2 must be played and recorded in class.
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Label each compositional device used (canon, augmentation, etc.)
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Grade Rubric:
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Overall Impression |
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Holistic assessment of the varied, imaginative and comprehensive
use of compositional elements. Communication of a coherent
intent. |
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Varied Elements |
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Variety |
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Clear Intent |
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Use of Technology |
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Presentation |
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Structural & Stylistic
Integrity |
5 |
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Coherent organization of materials, identifiable musical ideas
recur in some form giving sense to the composition. |
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Organized Structure |
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Structural Integrity |
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Form Requirements |
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Stylistic Integrity |
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Unified Composition |
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Technical Knowledge of
the Medium |
5 |
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Candidate's knowledge of the chosen medium and the technical
capabilities and limitations of such (i.e. ranges, technical
considerations, etc.) |
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Presentation of Medium |
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Appropriate Medium |
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Voicing of Medium |
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Rhythmic Limitations |
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Range Limitations |
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Control & Development of
Musical Elements |
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Exploration, control and development of chosen musical elements,
such as melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, and texture. |
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Melodic Ideas |
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Rhythmic Integrity |
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Harmony |
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Form Development |
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Consistency of Musical Elem |
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Notation |
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Candidate's understanding o the relationship between notation and
the process of composing and performing. |
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Accurate Notation |
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Control of Notation |
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Appropriate Notation Style |
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Graphic Elements |
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Complete Notation |
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Total x 4 |
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Total Score |
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Testing/Quiz
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20th Century music quiz block day November 14-15
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Paragraphs with specific questions on reading at this link:
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Online 20th Century|||
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Two listening examples and two questions
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45 minutes
Composition
1
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Due block day November 14-15
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Composition: One original melody with the following treatments:
melodic inversion, melodic retrograde, rhythmic diminution, and
rhythmic augmentation
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Label each compositional device clearly labeled.
Music
History Reading List
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
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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. Jackson.
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How
to Listen◄A good brief on
effective ways to get the most out of music
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IB MUSIC RELATED PAGES
IB Music Appreciation
Level
Requirements
Course Calendar
Assignments
Musical Investigation
Musical Investigations Online
Finale Notepad
Download
Staff Paper
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