Music (13 total posts)

Tips for Submitting Arrangements and Compositions

June 12, 2017
All compositions and the arrangement (if submitted) must include a printed score, a recording, and a reflective statement. If submitting an arrangement, the original source must be submitted whether it is a score or a recording. Following are recommendations for each:...

Musical Links Investigation Guide: Analysis

February 1, 2017
After students have completed Step One of the Musical Links Investigation (MLI) Guide, it is time for the heart of the MLI, the inquiry of the musical analysis links.  The MLI’s focus is on critical analysis and comparison/contrast of specific musical analysis links...

Umbrella Maps: Who Knew Music Theory Could Taste This Great!

December 14, 2016
The use of cookies can be a fun and valuable tool for inquiry projects in music theory.  Recently, I was inspired by this website:  Music theory explained with OREOS!   Though somewhat rudimentary, the use of cookies (or any kind of food) visually reinforces the forms...

IB MUSIC: A Brief Guide to SL and HL Solo Performance

November 9, 2016
This is the time of year when SL Music students need to choose either solo or group performance and HL Music students prepare for solo performances.  It is an important decision. At the Standard Level, the solo or group performance option is worth 50% of the overall...