St Peter’s School (Cambridge)
IB Music
Course Description
Standard Level
This course is for students who would like to develop their musical skills through solo performance and composition, develop their perceptual skills in response to a wide variety of music (classical, jazz etc), and to explore the diversity of music throughout the world. Students also undertake an investigation into a musical topic of their choice focused on expanding their understanding of music in context. This course assists students in developing and refining their potential as a musician, through engagement as a researcher, creator, and performer.
Higher Level
This course extends on the standard level course with the added component of a collaborative project that allows the student to work with others to create a specific performance or musical event. This is the showpiece of the course, allowing potential collaboration with other musicians, dancers, and engaging in a wider connection with the performing arts.
Instructions
Once you have selected a course from this group, please select three more International Baccalaureate courses.
Pre-requisites
Standard Level
Basic knowledge of music theory (approximately Grade 2) but formal music study is not essential. Two to three years’ experience on an instrument prior to starting the IB course, or experience of playing/singing in a group. Students must have individual instrumental or vocal tuition throughout the two-year IB course.
Higher Level
Students will need to be at Grade 5 or higher on their chosen instrument and have a relevant level of musical theory. Students must have individual instrumental or vocal tuition throughout the two-year IB course.
Course Specific Costs
$300 - Music concert and live performance opportunities (NZSO, TWSO, Chamber Groups) where appropriate
$100 - Music theory grade examination
$45 per half hour lesson - Individual instrument lessons are available at the school to support student development on their chosen instrument.
$175 annual fee - co-curricular music groups which allows involvement in all musical groups as part of our performing arts program.
Pathway
This course provides a pathway for students to move toward performance, composition, music technology, and sound reinforcement industries. The music pathway also provides relevant lifelong skills for students that complement any profession or career that they undertake.
Assessment Information
Standard LevelInternal: 30% – Experimenting with music
External: 70% – Exploring music in context, presenting music
Higher Level
Internal: 50% – Experimenting with music, the contemporary music-maker
External: 50% – Exploring music in context, presenting music
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.
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