Activities
As a Performer - Ideas to Consider
This page offer students a multitude of ideas for Experimenting as a Performer. The material comes from an extraordinary proposal by Daniel Leech-Wilkinson who asks how many performances of any particular...
Blog
The Case for the Performing Ensemble Free
IB and the Performing Ensemble I’ve been a practitioner of IBDP music for more than thirty years. Prior to that, the majority of my music teaching was focused on teaching high school bands. If someone...
Assessment in Practice
On Your Marks - Determining Your Accuracy
This is the first in a new series of presenting student works for the express purpose of inviting teachers to assess the submissions in accordance with the Music Guide. There will be representations...
Essentials for Teachers
Klangio - AI Tools for Educators
This page reviews Klangio, an AI-driven transcription tool that promises rapid, multi-instrument transcription with exports to sheet music, MIDI, MusicXML, and GuitarPro. It could aid the unpacking of...
Essentials for Teachers
Hookpad - for the MTech Novice
This page provides a brief introduction to Hookpad, a long-standing software now enhanced with an AI feature. To activate this addition, the user is required to input (some) notes and/or chords in order...
Essentials for Teachers
Magic Classroom - AI Tools for Educators
This page summarises an important AI tool that has recently entered the market, highlighting benefits for both students and teachers alike. These tools aid lesson planning, feedback, report writing, video...
Assessment
Presenting - Sample 1 (Grade 5)
This page offers a complete portfolio for Presenting Music. It consists of 6 minutes of Presenting as a Creator that encapsulates two instrumental pieces: the first a fully orchestrated wind band piece...
Essentials for Teachers
Strict Adherence to Stated Limits Free
Although it may appear self-evident, a recent statement issued by the IB explicitly reminds all that assessment submissions must adhere strictly to the maximum specified limits. This clarification suggests...
DP essentials
The New Extended Essay - Further Details
This page provides further information about changes to the Extended Essay, which were implemented in 2025, for first assessment in 2027. There are many aspects that have remained the same, but it is...
Blog
What is Freedom? Free
Defining what Freedom is… The question of freedom, democracy, and human rights has been at the forefront of most of our minds in recent times. As I read and reflect on what it means to be free, I realize...