Writing a successful Music Extended Essay in the IB Diploma Programme
This is the first part of several blog posts about the music extended essay in the diploma programme.
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International Music Navigator
Nov 17, 20222 min read
Music From Around the World
In my music classes, I make sure that my students are exposed to a variety of different styles and genres. It is important that they...
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International Music Navigator
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Creating music - getting students out of their comfort zone.
Most of my IBDP students are quite confident creating music. The challenge is to cover all four Areas of Inquiry in their PRESENTING...
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International Music Navigator
Feb 28, 20213 min read
Experimenting With Music as a Performer
Experimenting as performer is a fascinating concept of the new IBDP Music course. However, it can lead to some confusion. In order to...
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International Music Navigator
Nov 24, 20202 min read
Expanding the musical horizon - and keeping the students engaged in distance learning.
With the new IBDP curriculum, with no "set pieces" and no exam at the end of the course, I had to find a different way of exposing the...
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International Music Navigator
Oct 3, 20202 min read
The power of a checklist
Currently, my students are getting ready to turn in their draft for the Musical Links Investigation for the IBDP (May 2021) music course....
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International Music Navigator
Sep 13, 20202 min read
Some thoughts about the Performance Portfolio (May & Nov 2021 exams)
After more than 20 years of teaching different versions of the "old" curriculum, it almost feels bizarre that this will be my last round...
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International Music Navigator
Aug 28, 20201 min read
Finally! So excited to meet my IBDP students next week
After weeks of preparation, I am absolutely thrilled to meet my new cohort for IBDP music next Tuesday. We will start with lessons in...
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International Music Navigator
Aug 18, 20202 min read
Planning units for IBDP Music in 2020 - a challenge!
Planning the units for a new curriculum is always truly exciting! Add in the pandemic and many additional factors need to be considered....
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International Music Navigator
Jul 20, 20202 min read
TOK and IBDP music
Theory of Knowledge (TOK) is, together with the Extended Essay and CAS, at the heart of the diploma course. While it is also taught as a...
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International Music Navigator
Jul 1, 20206 min read
Exploring music in context- Viennese Schrammelmusik
For my sister's birthday, we all gathered at a "Heurigen" in Vienna to enjoy some excellent wine, fun company and listen to really good...
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International Music Navigator
May 5, 20201 min read
Francesca Caccini - a baroque superstar
Claudio Monteverdi heard her perform in 1610, and subsequently wrote to his friend Cardinale Ferdinando Gonzaga, "...udi a Firenze la...
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International Music Navigator
Apr 21, 20201 min read
Donne Barocche - Part 1
A few months ago, I listened to a fascinating feature on Ö1 called "Donne Barocche". Verena Gruber presented the culmination of her...
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International Music Navigator
Mar 21, 20201 min read
HL component assessment overview for IBDP music exams 2022.
I am truly excited about the prospect of teaching this new component. A collaborative project where students use their multimedia skills...
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International Music Navigator
Mar 7, 20201 min read
Presenting Music - IBDP 2022 Assessment Component
Here is my visual representation of the 3rd component "Presenting Music". I have summarised the information in the IBDP guide from pages...
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International Music Navigator
Mar 3, 20203 min read
Sample Answer Aural Perception Section B, IBDP Exam
Getting the students prepared for the listening exam takes practice. Lots of it! Since I have been teaching this course for several...
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International Music Navigator
Feb 23, 20202 min read
Sample Answer Aural Perception Section A, IBDP Exam
Using the mark scheme from past exam papers to practice with your students is a powerful tool. With the changes in the set works, it can...
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International Music Navigator
Feb 21, 20201 min read
Experimenting With Music
Another assessment component of the IBDP Music 2022 curriculum. Here is my take on a visual representation for my students. Reduced to...
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International Music Navigator
Feb 20, 20201 min read
"Exploring Music" a visual overview for my students
EXPLORING MUSIC ( IBDP Music 2022 assessment) The assessment tasks for the new IBDP music curriculum (first examinations May 2020) can be...
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International Music Navigator
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Contexts in the IBDP Music Curriculum 2022
The new curriculum, which will first be assessed in May 2022 is full of changes, challenges and exciting opportunities. One aspect is the...
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