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Technological Advancement
During a recent visit to China, I was struck by the remarkable pace of technological advancement. This includes developments such as high-speed rail networks and enhanced infrastructure, as well as the...
4.Acing the ASSESSMENT
Additional Materials - Implications Free
This page is inspired by a comment on the related page, which raises the question of whether relatively simple material can provide sufficient content for the written work necessary to accompany the practical...
4.Acing the ASSESSMENT
Exploring Music in Context - Criterion B2 Free
In the Exploring Music in Context component, the bulk of the work consists of conducting musical research and producing two practical exercises. The first exercise is intended to demonstrate one's understanding...
1. For TEACHERS
Helping Immigrants Build New Lifes: An Interview with Ron Alavarez
Ron Alvarez is the founder of the Dream Orchestra in Gothenburg, Sweden. He specializes in training teachers for children and youth orchestras. The Dream Orchestra was created to serve refugees from several...
1. For TEACHERS
General Requirements
This page offers teachers and students a simplified overview of the course. The standard level (SL) students and higher level (HL) students both complete the same three components: Exploring Music in...
4.Acing the ASSESSMENT
Exploring as a Creator - Implications
This page is focused on a portion of a student sample that represents the implications of research on the creating exercise. The examples will all stem from the same work, presenting varying levels of...
1. For TEACHERS
From IB Student to University Professor: An Interview with Drew Zaremba
Drew Zaremba is an Associate Professor of Music at the University of Northern Colorado (USA). He is a Selmer music artist who has a worldwide reputation as a writer, conductor, and performer. His works...
1. For TEACHERS
From IB Music to College Graduate Student: An Interview with Kelsey Choi
At the time of this podcast, Kelsey Choi was a graduate student of music at New York University. Follow her musical journey from being an IB Music student in Hong Kong to a performance major in percussion...
3.Nailing the CONTENT
Student Activity - Understanding Requirements
This page unpacks the submission of a complete CMM from the May 2024 assessment period by asking students to complete a series of questions that focus on all the necessary requirements. Although this...
1. For TEACHERS
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This pages provides you with updates from the IB. You should be viewing this information in conjunction with the materials that are produced and distributed on the site MyIB. In order to gain access to...