Teaching Strategies and Lesson Ideas
Finding Musical Passion
Having a musical passion is integral to the study of music. Our musical drive is most often driven by some sort of inspirational moment. This could be a concert, an artist, a recording, and more. Think...
Review/Revision
Maximising Your Marks
These pages were inspired by teachers who want greater clarification on the assessment components, but more specifically information that is either not readily available in the Guide nor made explicit....
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Developing Musical Identity
Just as it is important for a student to define their own musical identity as the IBDP Music Music course begins, it is equally important that a teacher understand their own background with their own...
Essentials for Teachers
Student Accessibiity - Some Considerations
This question comes up often in workshops and forums. Page 11 in the IBDP Music Subject Guide states, "The music course at both SL and HL requires no formal prior training in music..." Here are some guidelines...
Essentials for Teachers
The IBDP Music Course in a Nutshell
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DP essentials
EE - Sample 6 (Grade A, May 2020)
These student works are intended to provide some context for what is possible with the Extended Essay in music. There is a range of samples here, each one has delved into its respective topic with a somewhat...
Activities
Your Basic Toolkit
After one has created their audio tracks, one will need to start MIXING. Every quality audio project will need to be mixed. With mixing, the possibilities are seemingly endless. These pages are devoted...
Activities
Ideas for the Novice
The ideas included on these pages might be particularly useful to those who may be unfamiliar or uncomfortable with music technology. These exercises may be used as a stepping stone to getting ourselves...
Activities
Music Technology
There is very little doubt that digital music technology will change how we consider music for years to come. Most likely, you have the means and the capacity to learn music at a rate faster than your...
Activities
Foundations of the Course
This chapter introduces the essential values, skills, and perspectives that underpin the IBDP Music course. It offers a range of activities, reflective prompts, and practical guidance designed to help...