Students must have a good working knowledge of music fundamentals and be able to read music in at least one clef to enroll in the class. They will study music of many cultures and time periods to understand fully its musical construction and societal connections. Students will compose and/or perform significant works. Supplemental private lessons are recommended but not required. Students will use M.I.D.I. computer workstations to facilitate their composition skills.
Prerequisites
One year of any high school music course and/or permission of the instructor. Open to all Grade 11 and 12 W-L students who meet the prerequisites.
A culminating performance or demonstration of the students’ compositions is required in addition to the written exam. Students not completing the Internal Assessment and/or not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point (29227). The IB course is weighted by applying an additional 1.0 quality point value assigned to the final grade upon completion of the course. This course earns one Fine Arts credit.