IB Musical Performance Standard Level I & Level II

This two-year course serves as an in-depth exploration of the major components of music and music performance: music theory, elements of form, aural perception, styles, time-periods, cultures, and context. Exploration of music as culture, music as lifetime enjoyment, and music as a profession will also be a focus of this course. Students should be prepared to study and perform music of diverse cultures including appropriate expression and engagement. Opportunities will exist for composition and creativity and students will perform in solo, chamber, or large ensembles. In Year 1, students will meet as a class and study the IB Music Curriculum. In Year 2, students will enroll in the IB Music Course, and will have concurrent membership in a band, choir, or orchestra class while finishing the final assessment. Students will meet at least one day a week plus arranged times with the teacher beyond the music ensemble hour. Extra performances will be assigned and required. Additional program costs may be incurred for other activities related to the program, not to exceed $75.00. This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete the IB Exam.