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Hall - The Country Club Stomp I
This page is the first in the series that offers suggestions for those offering IBDP music under the North American model of music education, specifically for students engaged exclusively (or almost exclusively)...
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Exploring as a Creator
This series demonstrates how ensemble-based IBDP Music students can develop a creative submission from a single band work. Using JaRod Hall's "The Country Club Stomp!", three students research, analyse,...
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Lesson Idea - Dvorak and the Slavonic Dance
Anton Dvorák is regarded as one of the leading composers of Czech national music (Kamien). His works were highly influenced by the nature of Eastern European folk dance. Late in his career, he became...
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The Orchestra
In this section, you will find some ideas that combine the concepts of IB study with the orchestra. You must review the introductory material at the beginning of this chapter. Remember, it is important...
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Lesson Idea - Palestrina, Kyrie
Giovanni Palestrina was regarded as one of the most important of Italian Renaissance composers. He wrote more than 100 Masses. In the 16th century, the Council of Trent at the time of the Counter-Reformation,...
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As a Performer - For the Percussionist
This series supports percussionists tackling the "Experimenting as a Performer" component, using Mozart's Piano Sonata K.310 as source material. Across three experiments, the student work progresses from...
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Planning Your Project Free
Here is a pdf of a PowerPoint presentation created by Clare Lambert of the Nexus International School in Singapore. In it, she outlines a step-by-step plan to be followed over time offering guidance for...
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National Folk Music
The following is a unit idea and sample of a unit on creating an understanding of National Folk Music through the performance of a wind band. Although this particular lesson deals with one specific topic,...
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Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique
This page focusses on Berlioz and his "Symphony Fantastique." Although it is listed under the Performing Ensemble tab, students not in a performing ensemble, or not currently performing the piece may...
Getting Started
Four Components of the Course
This page provides an overview of the manner in which the course is to be structured. Subsequent pages break down these components with individual summary pages and ideas for lessons or broader units...