Assessment
Presenting - Sample 2 (Grade 5)
This page offers a complete portfolio for Presenting Music. It consists of 5:30 minutes of Presenting as a Creator that includes two pieces which address AoI 4. The first is inspired by a Hans Zimmer...
Assessment
Presenting - Sample 1 (Grade 4)
This page offers a complete portfolio for Presenting Music. It consists of 6 minutes of Presenting as a Creator that includes two pieces which address AoI 4. The first uses music technology to describe...
Assessment
Using the Criteria
The information relating to the assessment criteria discussed in the latter half of the Guide (from p.44) principally serves two functions: 1) to help prepare students to assemble relevant material in...
DP essentials
EE - Sample 3 (Grade B, May 2024)
These student works are intended to provide some context for what is possible with the Extended Essay in music. In this particular example, the student has chosen two famous works by the Polish composer...
DP essentials
EE - Sample 2 (Grade B, May 2024)
These student works are intended to provide some context for what is possible with the Extended Essay in music. In this particular example, the student has selected works from three distinctive periods...
Blog
Sparks for Creativity Free
During a recent visit to Hong Kong’s bustling shopping district, I encountered a striking example of innovative advertising. The global brand, Adidas, had transformed portions of the sidewalk into a captivating...
Essentials for Teachers
Embracing Artificial Intelligence
There has been much discussion about AI of late and so I thought to initiate a series of pages on Music Technology, it might be a good idea to start with a simple activity that leverages AI in music creation....
Blog
Maintaining Connections Free
I recently received some poignant feedback from former students, prompting me to reflect on its significance for their development. Although these individuals have chosen not to pursue university studies...
Getting Started
Music Technology Survey Summary
In recent weeks, we conducted a survey to assess the use of music technology in DP music classes across schools globally. The insights gained from this survey will guide our decisions regarding the type...
Blog
Teaching DP Music from the Podium Free
I have been considering whether an ensemble-based approach to music education, commonly implemented in many American schools, effectively equips students with the necessary competencies for developing...