Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Performing Arts Faculty
Preliminary Music 1
Assessment Task 3
Composition
Name
Class
Music 1 Preliminary
Topic
Methods of Notating Music
Task Type
Composition
Weighting
25%
Due Date
Term 1 Week 9 – Thursday 26th March 2014
Outcomes Assessed
P2
observes, reads, interprets and discusses simple musical scores characteristic of topics studied
improvises and creates melodies, harmonies and rhythmic accompaniments for familiar sound sources
P3
reflecting the cultural and historical contexts studied
understands the capabilities of performing media, explores and uses current technologies as appropriate to
P7
the topics studied
P8
identifies, recognises, experiments with and discusses the use of technology in music
P10
Demonstrates a willingness to participate in performance, composition, musicology and aural activities
P11
Demonstrates a willingness to accept and use constructive criticism
Task Description
Video: http://youtu.be/pfrlfJ2JKSA
Part 1
1. Either individually or in groups of 2-3, you will complete an original composition in a style of your
choosing. You will be assessed on your understanding and use of the concepts of music (Duration,
Pitch, Structure, Texture, Tone Colour, Dynamics and Expressive Techniques).
http://youtu.be/azK7tOWJRDE
2. You may choose any musical structure in which to create your composition. Here are two
suggestions:
Song Form
Compose a 2-3 minute song. You will use verse/chorus structure e.g. Introduction, Verse, Chorus, Verse,
Bridge, Chorus or a variation on this structure. You will compose lyrics as well as a melody. You do not need
to submit a score.
Theme and Variation
You will compose an 8-16 bar theme or motif. You will create a chord progression to base your composition on
and will compose 2-3 variations on your original theme. You must submit a score as part of this option.
http://youtu.be/FuwydRoXLnk
3. You will present your work to the class (either performance or recording) on the due date
Part 2
1. You will document your composition
http://youtu.be/7XZgrSUy0lc
As part of your composition, you will document the creation of your composition via any method you choose.
This will be a way to discuss and record ideas, decisions, inspiration and challenges you encountered in the
completion of your composition. It will also be a way for your group to communicate clearly and demonstrate
this communication as well as a way for your teacher to give you feedback relating to your composition
process.
You may choose to use a variety of media to show your work – website links to inspiration, musical scores and
excerpts, songs that you like and that you may have ‘borrowed’ riffs, melodies, chord progressions from.
Here are some suggestions for HOW TO DO THIS…
- Weekly video diary entries – your group discusses what you achieved that week and what do for the
future
- Weekly written diary entries – blog entires on edmodo small group (teacher to set up), an actual blog
(Tumblr, Edublogs and the like), typed/handwritten diary entries
2. You will reflect on and assess your own and another groups composition
In week 8, you will complete an analysis of another group’s composition and give them feedback in order to
allow them to improve. Use the marking criteria and scaffold provided (either in OneNote or Word). You will
analyse how the group has used the concepts of music – Duration, Pitch, Structure, Texture, Tone Colour,
Dynamics and Expressive Techniques.
Both of these activities will help you to reflect on and assess your own composition. In week 4, you are
expected to have a meeting with your teacher to discuss your documentation so far and the peer feedback you
have been given.
Failure to complete this task by the due date will result in you receiving an N Award warning letter which
clearly indicates you are at risk of attaining your Preliminary School Certifica
http://youtu.be/0cRckTohaCU
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Performing Arts Faculty
Preliminary Music 1
Assessment Task 3: Composition
Marking Criteria
Part 1
Student Names:________________________________________
Part 1
Create and
Present
Marking Criteria
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Comments:
Composes a piece demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the musical
concepts
Demonstrates a thorough stylistic understanding
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of structure through the organisation
of musical ideas.
Exhibits a consistently positive attitude toward this task and works cooperatively
with group members.
Composes a piece demonstrating a solid understanding of the musical concepts
Demonstrates a good stylistic understanding
Demonstrates a clear understanding of structure through the organisation of
musical ideas.
Exhibits a positive attitude toward this task most of the time and works cooperatively
with group members
Composes a piece demonstrating a satisfactory understanding of the musical
concepts. Some of these may be inappropriate to the given style
Demonstrates some stylistic understanding.
Demonstrates an understanding of structure through the organisation of musical
ideas.
Attempts to work cooperatively with group members
Composes a piece demonstrating a basic understanding of the musical concepts.
Some of these concepts may be missing or explored in an incorrect way
Demonstrates little stylistic understanding.
Demonstrates little understanding of structure. Musical ideas are not organised in
an appropriate way
Makes little attempts to work cooperatively with group members .
Composes a piece demonstrating little understanding of the musical concepts.
Composition is unfinished.
Demonstrates little stylistic understanding with no attempt to communicate the
features of the style
Demonstrates no understanding of structure.
Does not work cooperatively with group members.
Mark
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Excellent
17-20
B
Good
13-16
C
Sound
9-12
D
Basic
5-8
E
Limited
1-4
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Performing Arts Faculty
Preliminary Music 1
Assessment Task 3: Composition
Marking Criteria
Part 2
Student Names:________________________________________
Part 2
Document,
Reflect and
Assess
Marking Criteria
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Comments:
Completes regular, thorough and accurate diary entries using chosen format (at
least 3). These are insightful and meaningful in shedding light on the composition
process.
Comments on group decisions, challenges and issues and methods of problem
solving and inspirational ideas
Completes a thorough and constructive peer analysis of another groups
composition commenting on the use of all musical concept, style and structure.
Discussion shows a sophisticated understanding of the concepts of music.
Completes regular and accurate diary entries using chosen format, expressing
insight.
Comments on group decisions, challenges and issues and methods of problem
solving and inspirational ideas
Completes a peer analysis of another groups composition commenting on the use
of all musical concepts, style and structure. Discussion shows a good
understanding of the concepts of music.
Completes diary entries using chosen format. Insight may be lacking.
Comments on some group decisions, challenges and issues and methods of
problem solving, inspirational ideas. One or more of these reflections may be
missing
Completes a peer analysis of another groups composition commenting on the use
musical concepts, style and structure. Discussion shows some understanding of the
concepts.
Completes one or two diary entries, demonstrating a lack of thought and care.
Dairy entries are lacking in insightful comments or may discuss irrelevant issues
Completes a peer analysis of another groups composition commenting on the use
of 2 or 3 musical concepts. Discussion does not show a clear understanding of the
concepts of music.
Does not complete diary entries or is very limited in reflection
Diary entries discuss irrelevant ideas, lacking in genuine thought Does not complete
a satisfactory peer analysis. Does not discuss the concepts of music in a relevant or
correct manner.
Does not complete a serious attempt at peer analysis of another groups
composition. Discussion does not show an understanding of the concepts of music.
Mark
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Excellent
5
B
Good
4
C
Sound
3
D
Basic
2
E
Limited
1
Campbelltown Performing Arts High School
Performing Arts Faculty
Yr 11 Music
Composition Task
Part 2: Peer Assessment pro-forma
Marking Criterion…
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Completes a thorough and constructive peer analysis of another group’s composition
commenting on the use of all musical concepts. Analysis shows a sophisticated
understanding of the concepts of music.
Section 1:
Your Name(s):_________________________________________________________________________
Student(s) you’re assessing:______________________________________________________________
Instrumentation used in composition:________________________________________________________
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Section 2: Concept Analysis
Describe the way the composition you are assessing uses the concepts of music.
Tone Colour
Structure
Duration
Pitch
Texture
Dynamics
and
Expressive
Techniques
Section 3: Suggestions
Give two overall positive comments to this group
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Give two overall suggestions for improvement for this group
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If you were this student/group, what would you do next?
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Section 4: Student Reflection
You have received feedback from your peers. In the space below, outline what you will do before the end of
the week
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