PHS IB Music SL,HL

IB Music at Provo High School will provide students with a greater knowledge and appreciation of music, both of the Western tradition as well as international traditions, and popular music. The class work is related to musical perception and analysis, individual and group work developing performance and/or compositional skills, and the independent research for musical investigation. Subjects taught include music theory, ear-training, aural skills, music history, international music, analysis and appreciation, and researching and writing about music.

Standard Level IB is a one-year course, with Higher Level IB as a two-year course. The prerequisite for the IB courses is Music Fundamentals, (this course is taught during terms 4 through 6.) Higher Level IB is taught concurrently with Advanced Placement Music Theory.

Throughout the study of Higher-Level Year 2 material, all concepts studies during year 1 will be reviewed and assessed on a regular basis, as well as continued ear-training and sight-singing based on new theoretical concepts.

As per the IB Music Guide, students at the Standard Level will have 3 options

First, a Solo Performance Option (SLS ) designed for the student who has a background in musical performance.

· Musical Perception and Analysis

· Solo Performance: voice or instrument, one or more recitals

Second, a Group Performance Option (SLG), designed for students with a general interest in music, or those without prior experience , particularly members of ensembles. This option will have 2 compulsory parts:

· Musical Perception and Analysis

· Group Performance: two or more public performances

Or third, a Composition Option (SLC), This is designed for the student who has a background in musical composition. This option will have 2 compulsory parts:

· Musical Perception and Analysis

· Composition: two contrasting compositions

The Higher Level course, designed for the specialist music student with a background in musical performance and composition, who may pursue music at the university or conservatory level, will have three compulsory parts

Musical Perception and Analysis
Solo Performance: voice or instrument, one or more recitals
Composition: three contrasting compositions

The Musical Perception and Análisis seen basic to all of the Music SL/HL Options will cover 3 sections:

Study of Prescribed Work
Study of Musical Genres and Styles
Musical Investigation

Topics:

While covering all of the topics listed above in the different Music Hl/SL Options, we plan on teaching the curriculum at PHS accordingly:

Both HL and SL will include the following:

Class work related to Musical Perception & Analysis
Individual or group work developing Performance or Composition
Independent research for the Musical Investigation

STANDARD LEVEL – YEAR 1

Music Fundamentals (MF) Component (Term 1): Treble and Bass clefs, Optional Alto and Tenor Clefs, Simple and Compound Time Signatures, Flats, Sharps, Naturals, Whole & Half Steps, Dynamic Signs, Tempo Markings and Articulation, Note and Rest Values, Beat and Tempo, Meter, Major Scales, Key Signatures, Perfect, Major, Minor, Augmented, and Diminished, and the Inversion of Intervals, Consonant and Dissonant Intervals, Triads (construction of and ear-training,) and V7 Chords, First and Second Inversions of Triads, First, Second, and Third Inversions of 7^th Chords, Figured Bass, Chord Progressions, Minor Scales and Triads, Modes, Harmonizing and Composing Melodies, Lead-sheet symbols, and Basic Forms of Music. Extensive Ear-Training will also be integrated throughout the curriculum.

IB Component (Term 2): Continued Ear-Training, and Music Fundamental Reviews, Introduction to IB Prescribed Work, and Study of Musical Genres and Styles (Classical Orchestral Literature, Classical Vocal Literature, World Music, and Popular Music.) Areas of Emphasis will be upon Aural Perception, Technical Language, Structural Analysis, and Context.

Continued IB Component (Term 3): Continued Ear-Training and Music Fundamental Reviews, Continued study and analysis of IB Prescribed Work, Continued Music Perception and Analysis, Intensive MUSICAL INVESTIGATION Writing focusing on media scripts.

Solo Performance & Composition Component (Term 4): Continuation of all aspects above, plus study of musical form (cadences, harmonic rhythm, motives and phrases, formal terminology, binary forms, ternary forms, rounded binary forms, 12-bar blues, and other formal designs,) preparation for assessment or HL, and emphasis on composition and solo performance preparation.

HIGHER LEVEL -YEAR 2

Advanced Music Theory Component (Term 1): Principles of Voice Leading, Root Position Part Writing, Harmonic Progression, Triads in First Inversion, Triads in Second Inversion, Musical Form and Analysis Review, Non-Chord Tones, and Diatonic 7^th Chords, Solo Repertory Discoveries, Compositional Basics.

Advanced Music Theory Component (Term 2): Exploration of Diatonic 7^th Chords, Chromaticism, Secondary Functions, Modulatory Techniques, Solo Performance Preparation, Creation of Composition #1, Continued Work on Musical Perception and Analysis, and IB Prescribed Work.

Advanced Music Theory Component (Term 3): Continued Music Perception and Analysis, Continued Study of the IB Prescribed Work, Continued study of Advanced Music Theory (barrowed chords, Neapolitan Chords, Augmented 6^th Chords, Enharmonic Spellings, Extended Tertian Harmony, and Diatonic Church Modes and Synthetic Scales,) and the Creation of Composition #2, and continued Solo Preparation.

Final Preparations (Term 4): Final Review of Music Perception and Analysis, Completion of Musical Investigation Script, Creation of Composition #3, Final Solo Preparations, In-Class Recording Compositions and Solo Performances

Assessment:

Music Standard Level

Assessment Sent to IB 50%

ü Listening Paper 30%

Five musical extracts and five compulsory questions based on the

Musical Perception and Analysis part of the syllabus.

Ø One question on the prescribed work. 10%

Ø Four questions on other works. 20%

ü Musical Investigation 20%

A written media script of 1200-1500 words investigating the

relationships between two musical genres.

Assessment Evaluated at PHS 50%

One of the following options. These components to be internally assessed by

the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO at the end of the course.

ü Solo Performance (SLS ) 50%

Presentation of one or more solo recitals (approximately 15 minutes minimum).

ü Group Performance (SLG )50%

Presentation of two public performances (15-30 minutes minimum).

ü Composition (SLC ) 50%

Two contrasting compositions (5.5 minutes minimum total when performed),

with recordings and a written statement.

Music Higher Level

Assessment Sent to IB 50%

ü Listening Paper 30%

Five musical extracts and five compulsory questions based on the

Musical Perception and Analysis part of the syllabus.

Ø One question on the prescribed work. 10%

Ø Four questions on other works. 20%

ü Musical Investigation 20%

A written media script of 1200-1500 words investigating the

relationships between two musical genres.

Assessment Evaluated at PHS 50%

One of the following options. These components to be internally assessed by

the teacher and externally moderated by the IBO at the end of the course.

ü Solo Performance (SLS ) 50%

Presentation of one or more solo recitals (approximately 15 minutes minimum).

ü Group Performance (SLG )50%

Presentation of two public performances (15-30 minutes minimum).

ü Composition (SLC ) 50%

Two contrasting compositions (5-15 minutes minimum total when performed),

with recordings and a written statement.

We will prepare our students at PHS for these assesments by:

Teacher ASSESSMENTS – (SL & HL Years)

Assessments will be conducted for each style of music studied in the following forms:

· In-class composition and performances

· Sight-Singing

· Ear-Training

Other Assessments – (HL Year)

· Non-Chord Tone Analysis

· Compositions 1, 2, & 3

· In-Class Assessment of Compositions 1, 2, & 3

· Solo Performances 1, 2, & 3

· In-Class Assessment of Solo Performances 1, 2, & 3

· Listening Paper

· Musical Investigation Media Script Revision

Guest ASSESSMENTS – (SL & HL Years)

Assessments will be conducted for each style of music studied in the following forms:

· Musical Investigation

Dictation

Resources:

Resources Available:

7 Pianos
Music Lab (20 lap-top’s, 10 desk-top’s) which run the following programs:

Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory (music fundamentals)
Musica Practica (ear-training)
Finale (music notation)

The World of Music by David Willoughby (fifth edition) International Music Text
A History of Western Music by Donald Jay Grout and Claude V. Palisca (fifth edition)
Tonal Harmony by Kostka & Payne (textbook)
Portable Recording Studio

Additional Resources being Obtained:

The World of Music by David Willoughby (fifth edition) International Music Text
A History of Western Music by Donald Jay Grout and Claude V. Palisca (fifth edition)
Tonal Harmony by Kostka & Payne
Projector to show films, and power-point presentations.
Audio CDR’s, Audio Cassettes.
Audio recordings & DVD’s for presentation.

Standards:

http://www.ibo.org

Helpful Websites:

Provo High School

An “IB World School”

1125 N. University Ave.

Provo, UT 84604

Phone: 801-373-6550

Fax: 801-374-4880

IB Coordinator:: Lori Rich

LoriR@provo.edu