The IB Diploma Programme music course seeks to develop students’ knowledge and potential as musicians, both personally and collaboratively. IB Diploma Programme music students are required to study musical perception and actively listen to a wide range of music from different parts of the world, musical cultures and time periods. They also develop aural perception and understanding of music by learning about musical elements, including form and structure, notations, musical terminology and context. Through the course of study, students become aware of how musicians work and communicate.
(Prior instrumentation experience required)
This course recognizes the importance of offering a program that provides opportunities for the experienced musician. The Music 10 curriculum demonstrates an understanding of and appreciation for the variety of abilities of the students in the music class. This course will focus primarily on music-making in an instrumental music setting. Students will learn all three understandings and processes of the arts, which include 1. Creating, making, and presenting; 2. Understanding and connecting contexts of time, place, and community, and; 3. Perceiving and responding.
(Music 10 is a prerequisite for this course)
Music 11 builds on the learning experiences provided for students in Music 10 and strives for a high level of musical understanding and achievement. It is important for students to have experiences in listening, performing, and composing, regardless of their musical proficiency. Students are given opportunities to explore in greater depth the skills, techniques and technologies introduced in previous years, and to begin to specialize in areas of particular interest. More importantly, they are able to explore career paths and access community resources.
(Music 11 is a prerequisite for this course)
Music 12 involves students in expanding the breadth and depth of their musical understanding. This will be accomplished through in-depth study of three components: 1. Music Making (Performance, Improvisation, and Composition); 2. Music Literacy (Theory, Music Writing, and Aural Skills); and 3. Listening and Research (Global, Wester, and Popular Music). Students entering Music 12 should have a solid foundation in the skills and techniques necessary to participate successfully in a performance setting, including solo and small/large ensembles.
Music 10-12 Vocals recognizes the importance of offering a program that provides opportunities for the experienced musician as well as for those with limited or no prior musical training. Students will work towards three understandings and processes of the arts, which include 1. Creating, making, and presenting; 2. Understanding and connecting contexts of time, place, and community, and; 3. Perceiving and responding. Students will also expand their knowledge on Music Literacy (Theory, Music Writing, and Aural Skills) and demonstrate a solid foundation in the skills and techniques necessary to participate successfully in a performance setting, including solo and small/large ensembles.