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CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 10: MusicSeptember, 2012TopicsIntroduction to IGCSE Music ExamAssessment will involve evaluation of class participation, a performance project (solo or ensemble piece),a composition project, and a listening exam. The use of ICT (technology in performance, notation andsequencing software), which has an impact on all the above‐mentioned styles/categories of music, willalso be addressed.Music History – 20th century period – Part 1Listen and analysis works from Claude Debussy (Impressionism), Igor Stravinsky (Neo‐classicism), BelaBartok, Aaron Copland (Nationalism), Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern (Serialism)“Sound Art” (integrated with Art subject)3 days workshop on 24.9, 27.9 and 1.10.2012. During the workshop, an external artist will visit ourschool to give us lecture and hands‐on workshop, in order to explore how to arrange various soundsinto an artistic way, and show the creative ideas through performance or art installation.28.09.2012 Sports DayOctober, 2012TopicsMusic History – 20 th century period – Part 2Listen and analysis works from Charles Ives (avant‐garde), John Cage (Chance music), KarlheinzStockhausen, Edgard Varese (avant‐garde, technology)Music History – 20 th Century period – Part 3Listen and analysis works from Cole Porter (songs), George Gershwin (Blues), Edward “Duke” Ellington(Jazz), Leonard Bernstein (musical)Listening and appraising quizAll study covered during the course will be included in this test. You will hear music extracts and berequired to answer questions based upon these.Extracts from works which may be instrumental and/or vocal selected from the Baroque, Classical,Romantic periods and the Twentieth Century. In addition to questions on the areas listed above,candidates may also be required to identify the period and suggest a possible composer.03.10.2012 German Reunification Day08.10.-16.10.2012 Assessment Tests / 20.10. – 04.11.2012 Autumn Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 10: MusicNovember, 2012TopicsIGCSE Composition projectPieces may be in any style of the candidate’s choice and may be notated in whatever form of notation isappropriate to the music.Introduction to Music sequencing softwareLooplabs, Fruity Loop, Garageband, Sonar, CubasePlan your compositionVarious musical forms and music elements will be revisited.Explore the general functions and sound effects provided by sequencing softwareWhere are those ideas come from?Article reading: Planning a two minute compositionSound Junction “Playing with the Seed Rhythm”12.11.2012 Big Assembly (Middle / Senior School)21.11.2012 Parents Consultation Day30.11.2012 Christophorus MarketDecember, 2012TopicsIGCSE Composition project (continue)Finalize your compositionHear example works from other IGCSE candidateComposition ShowcaseEach section: maximum 10 minutes, including setup and presentation.Student should present their composition in class and complete GCSE composition Form.EvaluationComplete self‐evaluation form and evaluate others as well.Video: Pro tools – producing sound effect of Movie Avatar10.12. – 17.12.2012 Assessment Tests20.12.2012 Christmas Party IS (from 2 pm)21.12. – 06.01.2013 Christmas Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 10: MusicJanuary, 2013TopicsWorld Music – The music of Brazilian & Latin AmericanWorld Music – The music of AfricanWorld Music – The music of ChineseWorld Music – The music of Indonesian (Gamelan)28.01. – 03.02.2013 Winter Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 6: MusicSeptember, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 6 Unit 1: Roundabout – Exploring roundsThis unit develops children's ability to sing and play music in two (or more) parts. They explore the effectof two or more pitched notes sounding together ‐ harmony. They experiment with clusters of pitchednotes and discover which combinations are 'comfortable' (concords), and which 'clash' (discords). Theysing rounds and experiment with melodic ostinati to provide accompaniments. They play drones andsingle note accompaniments.• Learn and describe the effect of different combinations of notes;• Learn the formation of chords;• Practice how to play chords on keyboard.• Learn the song “Relay Race” and sing in four parts;• Accompany the singing with a repeated three-note chord (triad).• Learn the song “Nanuma”, sing a round in four parts;• Identify the melodic phrases and how they fit together;• Add drum ostinati pattern to accompany the song;• Learn how to arrange a class performance through practise and rehearsal.• Learn the song “Junkanoo” and its accompaniment;• Perform all songs confidently using voices and instruments;• Analyse what changes need to be made to achieve a quality performance.28.09.2012 Sports Day

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 6: MusicOctober, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 6 Unit 2: Journey into space – Exploring sound sourcesThis unit develops children's ability to extend their sound vocabulary, including the use of ICT(Information and Communications Technology); and to compose a soundscape. In this unit, childrenexplore a wide range of sound sources, to capture, explore, change and communicate sounds. They makeexpressive use of vocal and instrumental possibilities to create and structure compositions in groups andshare these with the class.• Listen with concentration and engagement for longer periods of time.• Explore how sounds can be contrasted;• Identify contrasting moods and sensations.• Learn about Loops;• Apply loop patterns on percussion and how it fits the music.03.10.2012 German Reunification Day08.10.-16.10.2012 Assessment Tests16.10.2012 English Checkpoint Primary Test Year 620.10. – 04.11.2012 Autumn BreakNovember, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 6 Unit 2: Journey into space – Exploring sound sources(Continue)• Explore different textures using untuned and electronic sounds;• Create different effects using combinations of pitched sounds.• Learn about sequencing using music technology software;• Compose combinations of sequenced sounds on a given scenario.• Complete a composition using loops and electronic sounds.Rehearsals on Christmas Songs12.11.2012 Big Assembly (Middle / Senior School)21.11.2012 Parents Consultation Day30.11.2012 Christophorus Market

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 6: MusicDecember, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 6 Unit 3: Songwriter – Exploring lyrics and melodiesThis unit develops children's ability to compose a song with an awareness of the relationship betweenlyrics and melody. In this unit, children learn of the important role played by lyrics in songs. In particularthey focus on the different functions of lyrics in conveying mood, expressing attitude or telling a story.They employ simple techniques for composing lyrics of their own and setting these to melodies. Theylearn about the cultural and social significance of many lyrics and how that meaning should be reflectedin performance as well as in the composition itself.• Learn and identify how lyrics can be used to convey mood, attitude or tell a story;recognise that lyrics reflect the time and place in which they were composed.• Learn the song “I Wanna Sing Scat”;• Understand that lyrics have social and cultural meaning;• compose lyrics for a known song;• Learn about Blues: discover how melody matches with lyrics;• Identify repetition structure and blues chord progression.10.12. – 17.12.2012 Assessment Tests20.12.2012 Christmas Party IS (from 2 pm)21.12. – 06.01.2013 Christmas BreakJanuary, 2013TopicsMusic Express Year 6 Unit 3: Songwriter – Exploring lyrics and melodies(Continue)• Identify song structures;• Learn Blues scale and apply it into their melody writing task;• Learn about writing songs: compose a short song with original lyrics based oneveryday phrases;• Student showcase, evaluate and improve work through discussion.21.01.2013 Big Assembly (Primary)28.01. – 03.02.2013 Winter Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 7: MusicSeptember, 2012TopicsKey stage 2 Unit 20: Performing TogetherIn this unit, pupils learn to prepare and take part in a large group performance. This exercise will allowthem to develop skills related to learning by ear, reading simple notation, rehearsing a part and workingas an ensemble. Preparation will involve two‐part singing, solo parts, improvisation and simplemovement routines. This unit provides practice for skills involved in song‐writing, arranging, and all typesof ensemble performance.Music Express Year 7 Book 2: Performing TogetherLesson 1: Verse 1 and Blues scaleLearn to sing “Cops & robbers”; learn how to read scores and chord symbols; identify the notes of theblues scale in D major on the keyboard.Lesson 2: Chorus and Bass lineSing the chorus in two parts; revision of 12 Blues chord progression.Lesson 3: Instrumental partsKnow how to rehearse their part for a performance; learn to play and practice an appropriateinstrumental part.28.09.2012 Sports DayOctober, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 7 Book 2: Performing Together (Continue)Lesson 4: Performing skillsPlay one or more parts accurately by ear or from notation; Understand how to create a musical andenjoyable performance.Lesson 5: Performance planWork together to plan a performance and write the programme notes; Try to include choreography intoperformance.Lesson 6: Group performance and Peer EvaluationPerform with awareness of how the different parts fit together; Use dynamics and tempo to helpcommunicate the mood of a piece.03.10.2012 German Reunification Day08.10.-16.10.2012 Assessment Tests20.10. – 04.11.2012 Autumn Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 7: MusicNovember, 2012TopicsKey stage 3 Unit 2: Form and structure - Exploring structureThis unit develops pupils' ability to recognise, explore and use different musical structures andunderstand how they can create different effects. During the unit they learn about the importance ofcontrast and variety in musical structures. They learn how to sing a 'call and response' song and exploreostinato accompaniments (rhythmic and/or melodic). They create and develop pieces in both ternary andsimple rondo form, making connections between the structure and its impact on the listener.Music Express Year 7 Book 4: Musical StructuresLesson 1: Composing ToolsUnderstand how musical themes can be extended by using Looping; Introduce ideas bank of fourmelodic and rhythmic themes; explore different dynamics and timbre effects on keyboard.Lesson 2: Composing an A SectionUnderstand how to enhance the mood of a composition; Combine and loop a preset melodic andrhythmic theme; Explore ideas on composing own melodic themes as A section; Create a representativescore using graphic/staff notation.Lesson 3: Composing an B SectionKnow how to create contrast in a ternary form composition; introduce Rap and Beatboxing as a kind ofcontrast element; Compose and complete B section in class.12.11.2012 Big Assembly (Middle / Senior School)21.11.2012 Parents Consultation Day / 30.11.2012 Christophorus MarketDecember, 2012TopicsMusic Express Year 7 Book 4: Musical Structures (Continue)Lesson 4: Performance planUnderstand the purpose of musical structure; complete the plan; create a convincing ending withproper cadence or tonic note; advance learners may enrich the harmony by adding interval or chord.Lesson 5: Rondo formRecognize the relationship between ternary and rondo form; understand the meaning of rondo form.Listening Analysis: “Quadrille” and “Montagues and Capulets”Lesson 6: Group presentationplan discussion and rehearsal.10.12. – 17.12.2012 Assessment Tests20.12.2012 Christmas Party IS (from 2 pm) / 21.12. – 06.01.2013 Christmas Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 8: MusicSeptember, 2012TopicsMusical terms and World MusicExplore the world of Music, Unit 5: RhythmMarking time and moving through our bodies, rhythm has a special relationship to both musical formand worldwide dance traditions. How rhythm structures music is examined through the Americanmarching band, North Indian tala, Japanese shakuhachi tradition, West African drumming, and Afro‐Cuban dance music.Explore the world of Music, Unit 6: MelodyMelody — the part of music we most often remember — is examined here both scientifically andpoetically, from a strict sequence of pitches to a group of notes "in love with each other." We see andhear melodies shaped, elaborated, and developed within Western classical music, the Arabic maqamtradition, Irish dance music and sean‐nós singing, and Indian raga.Explore the world of Music, Unit 7: Timbre: The Color of MusicThe tone color of music — or "timbre," as we call it in the Western tradition — is influenced by bothtechnical and aesthetic factors. This program examines the creation and effects of timbre in jazz andIndian, West African, Irish, Bosnian, Indonesian gamelan, and Japanese music.28.09.2012 Sports DayOctober, 2012TopicsMusical terms and World Music (continue)Explore the world of Music, Unit 8: TextureThe way different voices and instruments work together to produce the overall sound gives music itstexture. This program examines texture in Japanese shakuhachi, Trinidadian steel band, Bosnian ganga,West African percussion, and modern Australian choral music.Explore the world of Music, Unit 9: HarmonyWhen two or more notes sound together, harmony occurs. This interaction of pitches, understood invastly different ways around the world, is analyzed here in jazz, chamber music, Bosnian ganga singing,early music plainchants, and barbershop quartets.Explore the world of Music, Unit 10: Form: The Shape of MusicForm — the way music is organized and structured from beginning to end — guides composers,performers, and listeners in all music. Here, the traditional Western sonata, the blueprints behindimprovisational jazz, the narrative structure of traditional Japanese music, call‐and‐response forms inWest African music and American gospel, and Irish fiddle tunes exemplify worldwide variations inmusical form.03.10.2012 German Reunification Day08.10.-16.10.2012 Assessment Tests / 20.10. – 04.11.2012 Autumn Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 8: MusicNovember, 2012TopicsKey Stage 3 Unit 4: Musical cycles – Exploring cyclic patternsThis unit develops pupils’ ability to identify and create music based on cyclic patterns. During this unitpupils are introduced to the concept that some music is conceived structurally in cyclical rather thanlinear terms. Pupils listen to music originating from Africa. They perform and compose group piecesusing cyclical models.Music Express KS3 Book 3: Musical cycles (West Africa)Lesson 1: Introduction to Drum RhythmUnit Overview; response to the signal: Call & response; Sight‐reading training and hand coordinationpractice; African Polyrhythmic composition task.Lesson 2: Ensemble trainingIntroduce cultural and social traditions of West African; West African Musician research; Learn cyclicpatterns and pulse by ear; practice polyrhythm pieces in group.Lesson 3: Signals and polyrhythmsRecognise rhythmic signals; Play different layers of cyclic patterns; Invent and create own cyclic rhythmpatterns.** African Drum workshop at the CJD Music Academy12.11.2012 Big Assembly (Middle / Senior School)21.11.2012 Parents Consultation Day / 30.11.2012 Christophorus MarketDecember, 2012TopicsMusic Express KS3 Book 3: Musical cycles (West Africa) – ContinueLesson 4: Melody and songSing a West African song in call and response structure; Improvise melody using pentatonic scale onkeyboard.Lesson 5: Starting to composeChoose and combine ideas to develop own composition using signals and cyclic patterns; Improve anddevelop own composition using graphic or rhythm grid or staff notation; re‐orchestration technique;Lesson 6: Bringing it all together - PresentationGroup rehearsals. Perform and appraise their own works; evaluate others performance.10.12. – 17.12.2012 Assessment Tests20.12.2012 Christmas Party IS (from 2 pm) / 21.12. – 06.01.2013 Christmas Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 8: MusicJanuary, 2013TopicsIntroduction to music notation software: Noteflight – Part 1Explore the basic function (open, save, copy, paste, delete, undo)Learn how to export/share the music (hand-in homework)Complete Exercise 1 - Entry notes and lyricsIntroduction to music notation software: Noteflight – Part 2Apply the dynamics marking, accidentals, accents.Complete Exercise 2 - Entry Octaves, slurs, fingerings and labelsComplete Exercise 3 - Entry chordsIntroduction to music notation software: Noteflight – Part 3Complete Exercise 4 – Entry upper/lower staff voicesExplore the advanced function (change tempo, transpose, triplet)28.01. – 03.02.2013 Winter Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 9: MusicSeptember, 2012TopicsIntroduction to IGCSE Music ExamAssessment will involve evaluation of class participation, a performance project (solo or ensemble piece),a composition project, and a listening exam. The use of ICT (technology in performance, notation andsequencing software), which has an impact on all the above‐mentioned styles/categories of music, willalso be addressed.Music History –Medieval & Renaissance PeriodListen and analysis works from Josquin Des Prez, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, Giovanni GabrieliMusic History –Baroque Period – part 1Listen and analysis works from Claudio Monteverdi, Johann Pachelbel, Antonio Vivaldi28.09.2012 Sports DayOctober, 2012TopicsMusic History –Baroque Period – part 2Listen and analysis works from Henry Purcell, George Frederick Handel, Johann Sebastian BachListening quiz on Renaissance and Baroque PeriodAll study covered during the course will be included in this test. You will hear music extracts and berequired to answer questions based upon these.Extracts from works which may be instrumental and/or vocal. In addition to questions on the areas listedabove, candidates may also be required to identify the period and suggest a possible composer.03.10.2012 German Reunification Day08.10.-16.10.2012 Assessment Tests20.10. – 04.11.2012 Autumn Break

CJD BraunschweigInternational School Braunschweig ‐ WolfsburgHalf Year Plan Year 9: MusicNovember, 2012TopicsMusic History – Classical Period – part 1Listen and analysis works from Christoph Gluck, Franz Joseph HaydnMusic History – Classical Period – part 2Listen and analysis works from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven12.11.2012 Big Assembly (Middle / Senior School)21.11.2012 Parents Consultation Day / 30.11.2012 Christophorus MarketDecember, 2012TopicsIGCSE Composition project – instrumental in classical stylePieces should be composed in classical style and notated the music using software (e.g. noteflight).Composition techniqueScale, Interval, Chord, key signatures, time signatures.Ground bass (Albert bass), Canon, Fugue, monophonic, polyphonic.Variation: inversion, retrograde, augmentation, diminution, ornamentation.Composition Showcase & EvaluationEach section: maximum 10 minutes, including setup and presentation.Student should present their composition in class and complete GCSE composition Form.Complete self‐evaluation form and evaluate others as well.10.12. – 17.12.2012 Assessment Tests20.12.2012 Christmas Party IS (from 2 pm) / 21.12. – 06.01.2013 Christmas BreakJanuary, 2013TopicsMusic History – Romantic Period – part 1Listen and analysis works from Franz Schubert, Robert & Clara Wieck Schumann, Johannes Brahms, Felix& Fanny MendelssohnMusic History – Romantic Period – part 2Listen and analysis works from Richard Wagner, Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss28.01. – 03.02.2013 Winter Break