About HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC AT ISS
Grades 9-10
The high school music programme at ISS International School continues the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). For the Grades 9-10, students will study guitar. They use a practical and comprehensive learning methods while exploring a variety of musical genres from Classical to Jazz to Rock.
The programme encourages;
Instrument Practice on the guitar
Musicology
Ethnomusicology
Social Perspectives
Solo Performance
Group Performance
Composition
Music Theory
Listening Analysis
The ISS Music programme in grades 9-10 prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) music course.
IB Music
Students in grade 11-12 have the option to take the IB Diploma (DP) course in music at the Standard (SL) or Higher Level (HL).
Standard Level includes
Music Perception Exam
Musical Links Investigation (2000 word Media assignment)
and options between
Creating (Composition)
OR
Solo Performance
OR
Group Performance
Higher Level includes
Music Perception Exam
Musical Links Investigation (2000 word Media assignment)
Creating (Composition)
AND Solo Performance
Students will further their analytical capabilities through score study, critical listening, and contextual perspective.
The music programme adds valuable skills as part of a holistic education. It will prepare students for a life-long investment of composing and performing music.
The high school music programme at ISS International School continues the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). For the Grades 9-10, students will study guitar. They use a practical and comprehensive learning methods while exploring a variety of musical genres from Classical to Jazz to Rock.
The programme encourages;
Instrument Practice on the guitar
Musicology
Ethnomusicology
Social Perspectives
Solo Performance
Group Performance
Composition
Music Theory
Listening Analysis
The ISS Music programme in grades 9-10 prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme (DP) music course.
IB Music
Students in grade 11-12 have the option to take the IB Diploma (DP) course in music at the Standard (SL) or Higher Level (HL).
Standard Level includes
Music Perception Exam
Musical Links Investigation (2000 word Media assignment)
and options between
Creating (Composition)
OR
Solo Performance
OR
Group Performance
Higher Level includes
Music Perception Exam
Musical Links Investigation (2000 word Media assignment)
Creating (Composition)
AND Solo Performance
Students will further their analytical capabilities through score study, critical listening, and contextual perspective.
The music programme adds valuable skills as part of a holistic education. It will prepare students for a life-long investment of composing and performing music.