Application for alternative work(s)/own choice
Request for exemption
Request for centre transfer for practical examinations
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Dear Colleagues
After 41 years of service in music education and 17 years in the Directorate of Music at Unisa it is time to
say goodbye!
I want to take this opportunity to thank each candidate, teacher and parent who was involved in the
Unisa music examinations over the years for their support, loyalty and friendship. I enjoyed working with
you all and I trust that you will continue supporting Unisa. There are many new developments in the
offing which will further stimulate the enjoyment of music making. I had the privilege to travel extensively
throughout Southern Africa, an opportunity which I would have missed had I not been in this position.
My interest in people, teaching of music, South African Music History and the “why and wherefore” in life
found expression in Musicus. It was another wonderful learning experience. I am delighted that the
journal is now accredited. It was hard work, very rewarding and I will miss the pressure!
My wish for future young musicians is contained in the following quote from a book about the beloved
and famous French flutist Marcel Moyse, written by one of his pupils:
Marcel Moyse’s touch turned us into pure gold, sometimes for an instant, for a phrase, sometimes for a
whole piece. It then became our task to stretch those moments into a lifetime of artistry. How mysterious
the process was! And yet, at the same time, how simple. Marcel Moyse taught us to dream for ourselves.
He wanted us, on our own, to become honest interpreters, attentive to both the beauty and the meaning
of the music we played, unimpeded by the limits of our instruments. And above all, Marcel Moyse wished
for us to be brave enough to reveal, always, what was in our own hearts.
My sincere wish is that Unisa music examination candidates will never cease to extend their artistic
ability and that they will be brave enough to reveal what is in their hearts. Adding to that I want them to
enjoy what they do and to share this enjoyment with others.
For me now life must go on and I am thankful for the many friends I have made during my travels
throughout Southern Africa I will never loose my enthusiasm and passion for music as Music is my life.
Friedrich Nietzsche said in 1888: “Without music, life would be an error.”
I also want to thank past and present music examiners for all the years of hard work, dedication, loyalty
and camaraderie. They fulfill such a vital part in the examination process. Few outside this business will
ever fully understand the complexity of this human and artistic “trade”.
I wish you and my successor everything of the very best
Chief Music Specialist
Pretoria, December 2007
SECTION A
ADDRESS, OFFICE HOURS, TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND ENTRIES
1.
ADDRESS AND OFFICE HOURS All written enquiries in connection with music
examinations and related matters should be addressed to : The University Registrar,
PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003.
The Directorate Music’s
fax number is (012) 429-3644
e-mail address is heymav@unisa.ac.za
website address is www.unisa.ac.za/music
The university offices in Pretoria and the Provincial centres in Durban, East London,
Kimberley, Nelspruit, Parow, Polokwane and Mthatha are open from Monday to
Friday :
from 07:45 to 12:30 (payment of examination entries) and until 13:00 (for enquiries)
and
from 13:45 to 15:30 (payment of examination entries) and until 16:00( for enquiries)
The offices of the Directorate Music are situated on the 5th level, OR Tambo
Administration Building, Unisa Main Campus, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria.
2.
TELEPHONE NUMBERS
(012) 429-4143
Enquiries about Entry forms, Circulars,
Invigilators, Music examination centres, Examination results,
Certificates, Transfers, Changes in address and changes in music
teachers, Incorrect spelling of candidates’ names, Refunds, Theory of
Music and other requirements and exemptions.
(012) 429-2583 Enquiries about special requests regarding
practical examinations, dates of practical music examinations and music
examiners.
(012) 429-2913/2615 Enquiries about applications regarding
alternative pieces and all other professional matters.
(012) 429-2535 Enquiries not mentioned above.
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3.
EXAMINATION ENTRY FEES - 2008
THEORY OF MUSIC
Pregrade 1 Grade 1
Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4
Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
Grade 8 Licentiate in
Theory of Music
PRACTICAL
R105
R135
R150
R170
R185
R225
1R265
1R300
R345
1R2250
Pregrade 1 Grade 1 Grade 2
Grade 3 & Choir:Beginners
Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 &
Choir:Intermediate Grade 7
Grade 8 & Choir:Advanced
Two pianos Grade 8
Teacher’s Licentiate All other
Licentiates Concert Diploma
R190
R205
R215
R235
R265
R295
R345
R400
R480
R900
2R2250
3R2150
R2650
Candidates who have passed one of the papers only must pay the
full fees on registration for the outstanding paper(s).
Candidates who have one section/paper outstanding, need
only pay R750 when registering for this section/paper.
Candidates for the Performer’s Licentiate for Two Pianos
(four hands) will
also be required to pay for the tuning of a second piano. The entry fees for the
duet examinations are the same as those for the corresponding practical examinations
(eg. R205 for grade 1, i.e. R102.50 per candidate)
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2
3
4.
FEES PAYABLE FOR THE ISSUING OF DUPLICATE CERTIFICATES*
The following fees will apply R70,00 per certificate for examinations completed in
1988 or later R100,00 per certificate for examinations completed prior to 1988
Certificates will not be issued unless the amount payable is included with the request.
* Duplicate certificates for licentiates are no longer issued.
5.
CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES - 2008
For the First Session April/June
(practical) and June (theory of music)29
February 2008
For the Second Session August/October (practical) and October (theory of music)
30 April 2008
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Late entries will only be accepted up to two weeks after the closing dates on receipt
of a late registration fee of R100 plus R10 per candidate No entries will be
considered after this date.
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
7.
7.1
7.1.1
COMPLETION OF EXAMINATION ENTRY FORMS AND SUBMISSION OF
DOCUMENTS Please pay careful attention to the following when completing an
examination entry form :
Read the instructions on the examination entry form before you fill it in.
Please consult the Codes booklet, while completing the entry form.
Separate forms are to be used for Licentiate and Choir entries. These will be sent
on request.
Amendments to entries may be made up to two weeks after the closing dates at a levy
of R30,00 per amendment. (Amendments regarding personal particulars are not
affected by this.)
Please check whether candidates who wish to enter for the practical examinations
from grade 4 upwards have already passed the required theory of music examination.
If not, they will have to enter for this examination in 2008.
The correct amount must be remitted with the entry form.
Organ, choir and percussion candidates must enter the complete address of the
examination venue (name and address of the church, hall, etc) on the entry form.
Entries from private schools must please be clearly marked in order to facilitate the
planning of the practical examinations.
The implication of choosing a language medium (E or A) for a candidate is that :
the report form will be issued in the chosen language (E or A)
the examination will be conducted in the chosen language
the certificate will be issued in the chosen language.
EXAMINATION DATES - 2008
WRITTEN (METHOD AND THEORY OF MUSIC)
Method The written method examination for Teachers’ Licentiates takes place
on Monday 21 April 2008 (first session) and Monday 4 August 2008 (second
session).
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7.1.2
Theory of Music JUNE 2008*
DATE
CODE
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
Monday 2 June
14:00
T10-8
T61-K
Theory of Music grade 1 Theory of Music
grade 6, paper 1
Wednesday 4
June 14:00
TV1-S
T20-A
T40-E
T51-H
Theory of Music pregrade 1 Theory of Music
grade 2 Theory of Music grade 4 Theory of
Music grade 5, paper 1
Friday 6 June
14:00
T30-C
T52-J
T62-L
Theory of Music grade 3 Theory of Music
grade 5, paper 2 Theory of Music grade 6,
paper 2
OCTOBER 2008
Monday 13 Oct.
14:00
T10-8
T61-K
T71-M
T81-M
OL1-L
Theory of Music grade 1 Theory of Music
grade 6, paper 1 Theory of Music grade 7,
paper 1 Theory of Music grade 8, paper 1
Licentiate in Theory of Music, paper 1
Wednesday 15
Oct. 14:00
T40-E
T51-H
Theory of Music grade 4 Theory of Music
grade 5, paper 1
Thursday 16
Oct. 14:00
T62-L
T72-N
T82-Q
OL2-M
Theory of Music grade 6, paper 2 Theory of
Music grade 7, paper 2 Theory of Music grade
8, paper 2 Licentiate in Theory of Music, paper
2
Friday 17 Oct.
14:00
T30-C
T52-J
Theory of Music grade 3 Theory of Music
grade 5, paper 2
TV1-S
T20-A
OL3-N
Theory of Music pregrade 1 Theory of Music
grade 2 Licentiate in Theory of Music, paper 3
Monday 20 Oct.
14:00
* As from 2004 Theory of Music grades 7, 8 and Teacher’s Licentiate are only
conducted in the second session (October).
7.2 PRACTICAL
7.2.1 For the first session : All centres - Any date from 21 April
7.2.2 For the second session : All
centres - Any date from 4 August
Teachers must inform candidates and their parents (where applicable)
well in advance of the starting dates of the sessions. (NB : Also see
par 10 in Section B
-Practical Examinations)
8.
8.1
TRANSFERS
THEORY OF MUSIC EXAMINATIONS Teachers are requested to ascertain well in
advance whether or not the dates for the written examinations clash with any
educational tours organised by schools for the candidates. Candidates’ centres must
then be changed accordingly. Requests for changing an examination centre must be
done in writing, to reach the University at least 30 days prior to the examination.
No request to write the theory of music examinations on any other date or time than
those stipulated in the timetable, will be considered.
8.2
PRACTICAL MUSIC EXAMINATIONS The examination dates for the individual
centres will be available by : for the first session - 26 March for the second session
-24 June
Unisa will notify teachers by 10 April (first session) and 10 July (second
session) of the dates at their centres.
Transfers may be requested up to 20 March (first session) and 10 June (second
session) without being liable for a transfer fee. Transfers will only be considered
after these dates provided that:
A written application reaches the University 21 days prior to the commencement
date of the examination at the particular centre. The transfer fee of R120 must accompany
the application.
Valid reasons such as relocation, medical, serious illness or death of a close
relative be given. The fact that a candidate is not fully prepared for the examination will
under no circumstances be accepted.
Sufficient examination time is available at the centre. The decision rests with the
University only. Transfers may under no circumstances be negotiated with invigilators.
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The University reserves the right to grant or refuse an application for a transfer.
1
GENERAL Should a candidate request a transfer and he/she also changes
his/her teacher, full particulars of the “new” teacher must be given. These particulars
include full names, identity number, address, e-mail and telephone number(s).
2
CANCELLATIONS AND CANCELLATION FEES All cancellations/withdrawals of
candidates from practical and theory of music examinations must be done in writing to The
Director, Directorate Music, PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003 (fax : 012 429 3644 / e-mail
heymav@unisa.ac.za. The name and examination number of the candidate, as well as those
of the teacher and the centre must be stated clearly. Candidates will forfeit the following % of
examination fees paid if they cancel their examination entries by the stipulated dates :
9.1
NON-MEDICAL CANCELLATIONS – PRACTICAL
FIRST SESSION
SECOND SESSION
25% before 20 March
before 31 May
50% between 21 March and 15 April between 1 and 30 June
100% after 15 April
after 30 June
9.2
NON-MEDICAL CANCELLATIONS – THEORY OF MUSIC
FIRST SESSION
SECOND SESSION
25% before 20 March
before 31 May
50% between 21 March and 30 April between 1 June and 20 August
100% after 30 April
after 20 August
9.3
9.4
10.
10.1
CANCELLATION FEES (LICENTIATE)
FIRST SESSION
SECOND SESSION
20% before 20 March
before 15 June
50% between 21 March and 20 April between 16 June and 31 July
100% after 20 April
after 31 July 7
CANCELLATION ON MEDICAL GROUNDS (ALL GRADES AND LICENTIATES) If a
candidate is unable to play/write his/her examination on medical grounds, he/she will
be entitled to a refund of 50% of examination fees paid, subject to the submission of a
valid medical certificate, within one month of the examination.
RESULTS
EXPECTED DATES FOR RELEASE OF RESULTS
Theory of Music First Session 30 June
Second Session 24 November
Practical
As soon as all the results of a teacher have been received and
processed in full.
10.2 RELEASE OF RESULTS
10.2.1 Results will be
mailed only to the person responsible for entering the
candidate(s). It is his/her duty to hand the results to the candidates concerned as
soon as possible. By doing this, a number of unnecessary enquiries could be
eliminated.
10.2.2 The examination results will also be available on the Internet. The address is
www.unisa.ac.za/music
10.2.3 No results will be given over the telephone, by e-mail, fax or personal solicitation.
10.3
CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING PRACTICAL EXAMINATION RESULTS The
marks allocated by the examiner are final, and no correspondence about them will
be entered into.
10.4 THEORY OF MUSIC RESULTS
10.4.1 Re-marking of scripts The scripts of candidates can be remarked on payment of a
fee equivalent to 50% of the entry fee for the examination in question. This fee is not
refundable.
10.4.2 Issuing of report of marks A report indicating the marks obtained by a candidate for
individual questions in the written examination may be issued on payment of R50 per
report.
10.4.3 Issuing of examiner’s report An examiner’s report on a candidate’s theory of music
examination may be requested at a fee equal to the full entry fee for the examination
in question. A breakdown of marks in the paper and comments, where applicable, will
be given.
In all cases referred to in 10.4.1, 10.4.2 and 10.4.3, the application, together with the
prescribed fee, should reach the University by 21 August (for the first session) and
21 January (for the second session of the previous calendar year). After these two
dates the examination scripts are destroyed.
SECTION B
PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
1.
PLAYING FROM MEMORY: PIANO GRADES 1 - 4 Up to 2007, grades 1 – 4 piano
candidates had to play at least one of their pieces from memory. This requirement
has been abolished as from 2008.
DISTINCTION
As from 2008, the distinction mark for Pregrade 1 – Grade 7 practical has been
adjusted to 80% (all instruments, piano duet and singing).
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ABOLISHING OF ACCOMPANIED SIGHT SINGING FOR SINGING
EXAMINATIONS FOR GRADES 6, 7 AND 8 AND TEACHER’S LICENTIATE The
accompanied sight-singing for singers has been abolished with effect from 2006.
2
ABOLISHING OF TEST 8 OF THE GRADE 8 PRACTICAL MUSICIANSHIP Test 8
(playing of cadences) of the Grade 8 Practical Musicianship for all candidates has been
abolished with effect from 2006.
3
EXEMPTION - GRADE 8 Candidates who passed their main instrument/singing for
a BMus degree on a third year level, qualify for exemption from grade 8 practical in the same
instrument/singing as their main instrument/singing. This exemption will allow them to enter for
the licentiate examination in the same instrument/singing.
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ALTERNATIVE WORKS
6.1
PREGRADE 1 - GRADE 7 Except in the case of piano examinations, candidates
may suggest alternative works if they are unable to obtain the prescribed works in
time. TWO alternative works per examination will be considered, provided that the
requirements listed under 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 are complied with.
6.2
GRADE 8 AND ALL LICENTIATES (ALL INSTRUMENTS AND SINGING) ONE
alternative work per examination will be considered provided that the requirements
listed under 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 are complied with.
6.3
All applications for alternative works must reach the Chief Music Specialist:
Directorate Music, PO Box 392, UNISA, 0003, not later than the closing date for
enrolments. If possible, such applications must be enclosed in the same envelope
as the examination entries.
6.4
All applications must include copies of all the alternative works concerned. These will
not be returned.
6.5
Each alternative work must match the length (in view of the fact that examinations are
to be concluded within the prescribed time), level of virtuosity, musical standard
and historical period of the work to be replaced in the current examination list.
6.6
The University of South Africa reserves the right to refuse permission for works which
are regarded as unsatisfactory.
7.
EXAMINATION VENUES AND PRACTICE TIMES FOR PRACTICAL
EXAMINATIONS The University appoints an invigilator at each centre as its
representative to make all the local arrangements, which include finding a suitable
venue for the examinations, arranging for the tuning of the piano, etc. All candidates
must be examined at the venue arranged for this purpose.
For practical reasons, candidates entered for examinations from pregrade 1 to grade
7 are not entitled to practice on the piano prior to the actual examinations. Only
licentiate candidates should be allowed time to practice on the piano prior to their
examinations and Grade 8 candidates should be allowed time to practice on the
piano prior to their examinations, if practically
possible.
1
CENTRES FOR PRACTICAL LICENTIATE EXAMINATIONS Only Pretoria and
Cape Town and/or Stellenbosch are used as centres for the practical licentiate
examinations.
2
COPYRIGHT Candidates must take note that it is a breach of the Copyright Act to
make photostat copies of the piano albums or any other music score.
The examiner may refuse to examine a candidate should he/she not use an original
copy in the examination room.
10.
CENTRE DATES - PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Please note that, due to circumstances beyond the control of the University (such as
the availability of examiners and venues), individual examination centres might not operate
at the same time each year. Whereas the examinations may have been held late in the year
at a particular centre, it should be borne in mind that they could conceivably be held
there quite early the following year.
When examination timetables have been compiled and arrangements finalised,
alterations to the examination dates set for a particular centre cannot be considered.
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Practical examinations are usually held on Mondays to Saturdays from
08:30 to
16:30.
Examinations may be conducted on a public holiday (except for religious holidays).
Candidates who, for religious reasons, are unable to take an examination on a
Friday afternoon or a Saturday (or on Jewish holidays) are requested to indicate this on their
entry form.
In exceptional cases examinations may also be conducted during theschool
holidays.
Entries from private schools must please be clearly marked in order to facilitate
the planning of the practical examinations.
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SPECIALISTS DURING PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS In the case of the licentiate
examinations, at least one of the examiners will be a specialist. In all other cases, the
examinations in all instruments and singing will be conducted by the examiner appointed to
visit the centre.
2
PRESENCE OF ANOTHER EXAMINER AT PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
Another (second) examiner may be present at any of the practical examinations (for training or
quality control purposes).
3
COPIES OF SHEET MUSIC FOR EXAMINERS All instrumental and singing
candidates (grades and licentiates), with the exception of pregrade 1 - grade 7 piano
candidates, must provide copies of all their examination pieces for the examiner at their
examinations.
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PAGE TURNERS
14.1
11
Up to and including grade 7, neither the candidate nor the accompanist may make use
of a page turner.
1
Grade 8 and Licentiate candidates may make use of a pager without prior
permission of the University. This person may not be the candidate’s teacher or the
examiner.
2
MUSIC STANDS AND FOOTRESTS Candidates must supply their own music
stands and footrests in the examination room.
3
ASSISTANT (ORGAN EXAMINATIONS) Practical organ examination candidates
from Grade 7 or higher may make use of an assistant where the instrument concerned does
not have the necessary accessories. Such a person may not be the candidate’s teacher or the
examiner.
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PERFORMERS’ LICENTIATE EXAMINATION TO BE HELD IN PUBLIC All
Performers’ licentiate examinations are open to the public. No video or sound recordings are
allowed. Neither may any photographs be taken.
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SYLLABUSES
18.1
Piano (Pregrade 1 - grade 8 and licentiates 2002)
18.1.1 Repetitions [II: :II] need not be played, but DC al Fine must be played.
18.1.2 Teachers are encouraged to utilize suitable articulation in Baroque pieces. Copies of
pieces where articulation of Baroque pieces was altered, need not be submitted to
examiners.
18.1.3 Broken chord passages as prescribed for piano pregrade 1 up to and including grade
3, must be played from memory. All triads and chord progressions as prescribed for
pregrade 1 up to and including grade 7, must be played from memory.
18.1.4 Errata : Piano grade 8 (2002) Arpeggios
• Diminished sevenths in the keys of B, C C ; similar motion from the lowest note;
♯
double-note octaves;
legato;
root position; hands separately; compass 2 octaves; non
= 100.
Organ (Changes from 2008)
18.2.1 Hymn Playing
To read as follows:
Hymn playing is compulsory for Grades 4 to 7 and is prescribed as follows:
Grade 4 1 hymn Grade 5 3 hymns Grade 6 5 hymns Grade 7 10 hymns, 2 of which
must also be played with the melody on a solo
manual Candidates can make their own choice from the prescribed lists in
Appendix B (page 28 of the organ syllabus).
Hymn playing for grades 4 to 7 are to be performed on manuals and pedals.
18.2.2 Addition to the prescribed hymns (Appendix B) for grades 4 to 7:
Hymns to be added to the prescribed list for the New Apostolic Church
NAH = New Apostolic Hymnal (1986)
Grade 4
NAH 332, 406b, 558
Grade 5
NAH 19, 44, 72, 91, 94, 215, 498, 559
Grade 6
NAH 16, 42, 48, 75a, 76, 85, 96, 97, 111, 201, 213, 221, 450, 591
Grade 7
NAH
17, 24, 43, 49, 73, 82, 84, 87, 97, 106, 129, 131, 187, 202, 353, 479, 495,
500, 502, 598
18.2.3 Grade 8: Pedal Exercises To
read as follows :
Three pedal exercises to be played. One from each of the following three
groups:
Group A
BACH J S Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C (BWV564) (Solo pedal bars 13 to 32
from the Toccata) (Peters III:8)
BACH J S Pedalexercitium in g (BWV598) (complete) (Peters IX:II)
Group B
FRANCK C Final in B flat, op. 21 (solo pedal bars 1 to 29) (Durand)
VIERNE L Marche nuptiale from Suite 1 (bars 32 to 55
(Lemoine)DUPRÉ M Canon from Sept Piéces (bars 54 to 83)
(Bornemann)
Group C
KLOTZ H One of Nos. 4, 7 or 10 from Fünfzehn Űbungsstücke für das
orgelpedal (Bärenreiter)
Pedal exercises for organ Grade 8 will be mailed on request.
Singing
Changes from 2008:
Appendix A: Prescribed technical exercises for Grades 3 to 8
Grade 6
Eight of the nine exercises must be sung. Numbers 2, 3, 6 and 7 are compulsory
Grade 7
Eight of the nine exercises must be sung. Numbers 2, 4, 7 and 8 are compulsory
Grade 8
Eight of the nine exercises must be sung. Numbers 2, 4, 5 and 6 are compulsory
Technical exercises must be performed from memory.
18.3.2
Prescribed Repertoire
To read as follows:
Grades 7 and 8
Both works in List C to be compulsory:
Technical work Performance:
Folk song Recitative Sight-singing
15 List A 10 List B 10 List C1 10 List C2 10 List D 10 List E 10 5 5 5
Practical Musicianship 10
TOTAL
100
18.4
Clarinet in C (Grades 1,2 & 3) It is possible to play clarinet examinations on the
Clarinet in C for Grades 1 (Code CLA.F), 2 (Code CLB.G) and 3 (Code CLC.H) as
well. Scales and arpeggios, choice of studies and pieces are the same as the present
clarinet syllabus. The only change is that the accompaniment must be a semitone
higher.
18.5
Choral Conductor, Grades and Licentiate Syllabuses for Choral Conductors are
available. There are six levels of examinations: Beginner (Grade 3), Elementary
(Grade 4), Intermediate (Grade 6), Advanced (Grade 8), Teacher’s and Performer’s
Licentiate.
18.6
Guitar Pregrade 1 The syllabus for Guitar includes Pregrade 1 as from 2006.
18.7
Choir Examinations Choir Examinations are divided into four categories, each with
two subsections, namely :
Primary School (Junior primary and Senior primary)
High School (Equal voices (unison) and SATB)
Student/Amateur adults (Equal voices (unison) and SATB)
Regional youth and children (Equal voices (unison) and SATB)
The Choirs in each subsection of each category can enter for the following grades:
Beginners / Intermediate / Advanced
18.7.1 Categories
•
Primary School Choirs Junior primary
(one or more voices) Senior primary (two
or three voices)
•
High School Choirs Equal voices (unison) (at least three voices) SATB
•
Student/Amateur Adult Choirs Equal voices
(unison) (at least three voices) SATB
•
Regional Youth & Children’s Choirs Equal
voices (unison) (at least three voices) SATB
18.7.2 Size of choirs A minimum of 12 and maximum of 60 choir members.
18.7.3 Programme Three works of own choice must be presented :
A sacred song
A folk song
A secular composition
At least two different languages must be represented. Copies of compositions must
be included with enrolment for approval. Suitable accompaniment is optional.
18.7.4 Time limit Primary and High School : A maximum 15 minutes Student/Amateur Adult
Choirs, Regional Youth and Children’s choirs : A maximum of 25 minutes.
18.7.5 Mark distribution Sacred song 30 Folk song 30 Secular composition 30 General
impression 10 TOTAL 100
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Venue Must be arranged at an approved centre by the choir leader. Entry forms for
Choir Examinations are available on request.
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NEW SYLLABUSES
19.1
Piano New syllabuses for piano and piano duet should be available soon.
You will receive a separate circular in this regard.
The existing syllabi (2002) will still apply for both sessions in 2008. Candidates may
also present the new syllabi, if they prefer to do so. Either the old syllabi or the new
syllabi must be presented as a whole.
The existing syllabi will still apply for both sessions in 2008. Candidates may also
present the new syllabi, if they prefer to do so. Either the old syllabi or the new syllabi must
be presented as a whole.
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Harp
New harp syllabi are available and will be posted on request.
2
20.
NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR UNISA SA MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION (ALL INSTRUMENTS AND SINGING)
At its meeting held on 1 August 2007, the Committee for Music Examinations
resolved that candidates who wish to be considered for the Unisa South African
Music Scholarship Competition need to comply with the following in the Grade 8
practical examination:
- Obtain at least 85% in the examination as a whole
- Obtain at least 85% in the prescribed pieces
-At least two of the pieces must be played from memory.
These new requirements will be implemented as from 2008.
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21.
STEPHANUS ZONDAGH OVERSEAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR
ORGAN The Stephanus Zondagh Overseas Music Scholarship for Organ will not be
available in 2008. As from 2009 the scholarship will only be available every second
year (2009, 2011, etc).
SECTION C
WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
DISTINCTION
As from 2008, the distinction mark for theory of music Pregrade 1 – Grade 5 will be
80%.
2.
THEORY OF MUSIC GRADE 5 PAPER 2 (T52-J)
2.1 HARMONY Four-part writing (Theory of Music syllabus 2004, p35) This section should
be interpreted as follows :
The addition of three parts below a given soprano (maximum eight bars) in any major
or minor key (up to and including four sharps and four flats) based on all secondary
chords (ii/ii°; iii/III ; vi/VI; vii°) in root position and first inversion as is customary
and all primary chords (I/i; IV:iv; V) in root position, first and second inversion as
is customary, as well as the dominant seventh chord (see Theory of Music syllabus
2004, p35, par 1.6)
+
2.2
Form Analysis (Theory of Music syllabus 2004, p36) The following pieces are
prescribed : BACH JS Minuet in d, BWV 132 NEEFE Canzone in C MOZART Minuet
in D, K94 HAYDN Minuet and Trio from Sonate in C, no 6 SCHUMANN
Trällerliedchen from Album für die Jugend, op 68 SETAI MS Mankokosane (We are
happy that it is raining)
These pieces with form analysis appear in a separate publication (code 6993) which is
available at R60,00 from Unisa Press.
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1
History of Music (Theory of Music syllabus 2004, p37) Demarcation: Name any
2 representative composers of each period (4.1 to 4.3) and describe any 6 relevant facts
regarding each period (4.1 to 4.3) and 4 relevant facts regarding each chosen trend (4.4.1 to
4.4.4).
2
THEORY OF MUSIC GRADE 6 PAPER 2 (T62-L)
3.1
Form Analysis (Theory of Music syllabus 2004, p43) The following pieces are
prescribed: HANDEL I ever am granting from Semele BACH JS Fugue in C, WTC 2/1
HAYDN Third movement (Presto, ma non troppo) from Sonata in D,
Hob XVI:37 MOZART First movement (Theme and Variations) from
Sonata in A, K331 BEETHOVEN First movement (Presto alla tedesca) from Sonata in
G, op 79 SCHUBERT Scherzo en Trio in Bb, D593 SCHUBERT Mein from Die
Schöne Müllerin, D795 CHOPIN Prelude in Db, op 28 no 15 KHOSA SJ Njeleti ya
mixo (The morning star is out) These pieces with form analysis appear in a separate
publication (code 6994) which is available at R100,00 from Unisa Press.
3.2
History of Music (Theory of Music syllabus 2004, p43)
Demarcation:
3.2.1
A study of the contribution of the following composers with regard to the given genres:
JS BACH - solo concerto; concerto grosso
1. Definition of
solo concert (give 1 JS Bach example)
concerto grosso
ripieno (tutti)
concertino
2. Comment briefly on
• Brandenburg concertos HANDEL - oratorio
1. Definition of • oratorio - give 4 Handel examples
• da capo aria
2. Comment briefly on
• Messiah -name 2 arias for solo voice
- name 1 example for choir
3. Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding oratorio by Handel
HAYDN - symphony
1. Definition of
Hob (Anthony van Hoboken)
Sturm und Drang
2. Comment briefly on
London (Salomon) symphonies (nos 93 - 104)
Paris symphonies (nos 82 - 87)
3. Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding symphonies by Haydn
MOZART - opera
1. Definition of
K., KV. (Köchel-Verzeichnis)
• opera buffa - give 1 Mozart example
• opera seria - give 1 Mozart example
Singspiel - give 1 Mozart example
recitative
recitativo secco
-recitativo accompagnato
• overture
• ensemble
2. Comment briefly on
Don Giovanni
Idomeneo. rè di Creta
Die Zauberflöte
1
2
Name 3 further operas by Mozart
Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding operas by Mozart
MOZART - piano concertos
1. Definition of
ritornello form
cadenza
1
2
Mozart
Name 3 examples of piano concertos by Mozart
Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding piano concertos by
BEETHOVEN - piano sonata
1. Definition of
Scherzo and Trio - give 1 Beethoven example
Sonata form - give 1 Beethoven example
Sonata-rondo - give 1 Beethoven example
Theme and variations - give 1 Beethoven example
1
Name 4 examples of Beethoven sonatas with “names”
2
Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding piano sonatas by
Beethoven
SCHUBERT - art song (Lied)
1. Definition of
art song (lied)
strophic art song - give 1 Schubert example
through-composed art song - give 1 Schubert example
song cycle (liederzyklus)
D. (Otto Deutsch)
2. Comment briefly on
Die Winterreise D. 911 - name 2 songs from the cycle
Die Schöne Müllerin D. 795 - name 2 songs from the cycle
1
2
Name 3 poets whose poems were set to music by Schubert
Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding art songs by Schubert
CHOPIN - piano music
1. Definition of
character piece
rubato (tempo rubato)
mazurka - give 1 Chopin example
nocturne - give 1 Chopin example
polonaise - give 1 Chopin example
ballad - give 1 Chopin example
2. Comment briefly on
Etudes op 10; op 25
Préludes op 28
3. Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding piano music by Chopin
WAGNER - music drama
1. Definition of
music drama
Gesamtkunstwerk
Leitmotiv
2. Comment briefly on • Der Ring des Nibelungen
• Parsifal
1
Name 2 further music dramas by Wagner
2
Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding music dramas by
Wagner
VERDI - opera
1. Definition of
• librettist and libretto - name 2 librettists of Verdi operas
2. Comment briefly on
Rigoletto - name 1 aria for baritone
Aida - name 1 aria for tenor
Otello - name 1 aria for soprano
Falstaff
1
2
Name 3 further operas by Verdi
Style characteristics - any 4 style characteristics regarding operas by Verdi
DEBUSSY - piano music
1. Definition of
impressionism
whole-tone scale - give 1 Debussy example
pentatonic scale - give 1 Debussy example
parallel chords - give 1 Debussy example
2. Comment briefly on
Children’s corner (1908)
Préludes, bk 1 (1910), bk 2 (1913)
3. Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding piano music by Debussy
STRAVINSKY - ballet music
1. Definition of
neoclassicism - give 1 Stravinsky example
serialism - give 1 Stravinsky example
polychord - give 1 Stravinsky example
pandiatonicism - give 1 Stravinsky example
2. Comment briefly on
The Rite of Spring (Le Sacre du printemps)
Petrushka
3. Style characteristics - any 3 style characteristics regarding ballets by Stravinsky
SOUTH AFRICAN COMPOSERS
Name any 2 composers
Name any 3 style characteristics by each chosen composer
Name any 3 compositions by each chosen composer
3.2.2
POPULAR MUSIC AND JAZZ
• Name any 5 relevant facts regarding each chosen theme
4.
THEORY OF MUSIC GRADE 7, GRADE 8 AND TEACHERS LICENTIATE IN
THEORY OF MUSIC To pass in theory of music grade 7, theory of music grade 8 or
the Teacher’s Licentiate in theory of music :
•
a candidate shall at one and the same examination obtain an average of
at least 50% in the papers of the subject concerned, provided that (s)he obtained the
subminimum of at least 40% in each paper; or
•
obtain at least 50% in each of the papers of the subject concerned.
Candidates will retain credit for individual papers passed.
1
EXERCISES IN THEORY OF MUSIC WORKBOOKS The published Theory of
Music Workbooks from pregrade 1 up to and including grade 4 as well as grade 5.2 are still to
be used. Teachers must ensure that all exercises correlate with the 2004 syllabuses.
2
EXEMPTIONS Exemption agreements exist with the following South African
universities: Cape Town, Free State, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan, North West, Pretoria,
South Africa (Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology) and Stellenbosch. In
terms of the agreement, candidates may apply for exemption from theory of music grade 6
and 7. Full details are obtainable from the Directorate Music, Unisa.
Candidates from other universities may apply for exemption, provided that syllabi for
corresponding courses passed be submitted, together with an original academic
record.
SECTION D
PUBLICATIONS
1.
ORDER FORM FOR MUSIC EXAMINATION PUBLICATIONS An order
form which may be used to order the various music examination publications sold by the
Unisa Press is available on request. Although these publications are also available at music
book shops it costs considerably less to order them directly from Unisa Press.
The contact numbers of Unisa Press are as follows :
Tel 012 429-3368
Fax 012 429-3221
e-mail frasehjj@unisa.ac.za
2
Paper 2 of the Theory of Music grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 examinations are sold without
the score of the work prescribed for form analysis attached. The reason for this being that it
would then infringe copyright regulations.
3
RECORDER PIECES A variety of recorder pieces are available from Unisa Press.
See Order Form for Music Examination Publications.
SECTION E
WINNERS OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS 2007
1.
UNISA SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION WINNERS 2007
The Unisa South African Music Scholarship Competition presented by the Directorate
Music took place on 11 - 12 October in the ZK Matthews Great Hall, Unisa, Pretoria,
and was concluded with a bursary concert on 12 October 2007.
The following candidates received awards :
1.1
1.2
FIRST PRIZE : UNISA SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (R10 000) AS
WELL AS A HENNIE JOUBERT MUSIEKVRIENDEKRING PRIZE OF R1000
Jacques-Pierre Malan (Violoncello) Pretoria (Teacher : Berthine van Schoor)
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RUNNER-UP : UNISA SOUTH AFRICAN MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (R8 000) AS
WELL AS A HENNIE JOUBERT MUSIEKVRIENDEKRING PRIZE OF R1000
Misha Meyer (Piano)
Pretoria (Teacher : Joseph Stanford)
1.3
1.3.1
TWO DU TOIT-VAN TONDER MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS (R6 000 each)
Cherilee Adams (Percussion) Cape
Town (Teacher : Suzette Brits)
1.3.2
Leandra Smith (Piano) Pretoria (Teacher : Joseph Stanford)
1.4
ROBERT CLOUGH MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP (R7 000)
Jacques-Pierre Malan
1.5
SAMRO/VLADIMIR VIARDO PIANO SCHOLARSHIP (R7 100) FOR THE BEST
PIANIST UNDER 20 YEARS OF AGE
Misha Meyer
1.6
SAMRO/UNISA/DEON VAN DER WALT VOCAL SCHOLARSHIP (R3 000)FOR THE
BEST GRADE 8 SINGING CANDIDATE
Johani Louw
Stellenbosch (Teacher: André Serfontein)
1.7
SAMRO PRIZE (R4 200) FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A SOUTH AFRICAN
COMPOSITION
Misha Meyer
1.8
JENNY PEREIRA PRIZE FOR THE BEST STRING PLAYER (R4 000)
Jacques-Pierre Malan
1.8
BAROQUE PRIZE FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A BAROQUE
COMPOSITION (R1 500)
Jacques-Pierre Malan
1.10
MIMI COERTSE PRIZE FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF A SOUTH AFRICAN
ART SONG (R1 000)
No competitor in this category 25
UNISA OVERSEAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION WINNERS 2007 The
Unisa Overseas Music Scholarship competition presented by the Directorate Music
took place from 24 to 26 October 2007 in the Endler Hall, University of Stellenbosch,
and was concluded with a bursary concert on 26 October 2007.
2.
The following candidates received awards :
2.1
THE PJ LEMMER OVERSEAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR PERFORMERS’
LICENTIATE (R90 000)
Cobus du Toit (Flute)
Colorado, USA (Teacher : Christina Jennings)
2.2
THE DJ ROODE OVERSEAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR TEACHERS’
LICENTIATE (R90 000)
Inette Swart (Piano)
Pretoria (Teacher : Joseph Stanford)
2.3
THE STEPHANUS ZONDAGH OVERSEAS MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR ORGAN
(R50 000) AND THE NINA BARRY MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP OF R3 000
Isabelle van Rensburg
Pretoria (Teacher : Wim Viljoen)
2.4
THE SAMRO PRIZE (R6 300) FOR THE BEST RENDERING OF A SOUTH
AFRICAN COMPOSITION
Inette Swart (Piano)
2.5
SAMRO / UNISA / BRENDA REIN SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACCOMPANISTS (R3
000)
No competitor in this category.
2.6
THE GERTRUDE BUCHANAN MEMORIAL PRIZE (R2 000)
Johan Botes (Piano) Pretoria (Teacher : Joseph Stanford)
This prize enables him to participate again in this competition in 2008.
SECTION F
NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITIONS
1.
1.1
PROVISIONAL DATES FOR UNISA MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS AND
CONCERTS 2008 The Directorate Music’s scholarship competitions in 2008 will be
held as follows:
Unisa South African Music Scholarship Competition
15 - 17 October 2008
Unisa South African Music Scholarship Concert
Friday 17 October 2008
Venue : ZK Matthews Great Hall, Unisa, Pretoria Main Campus
1.2
Unisa Overseas Music Scholarship Competition
29 - 31 October 2008
Unisa Overseas Music Scholarship Concert
Friday 31 October 2008
Venue : ZK Matthews Great Hall, Unisa, Pretoria Main Campus
You may contact Verona Heymans at 012 429-2535 in this regard.
ELEVENTH UNISA INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION 2008
This competition takes place at Unisa in the ZK Matthews Great Hall, Theo van Wijk
Building, Pretoria Main Campus, Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge from 24 January
– 9 February 2008.
Thirty of the world’s finest pianists under the age of 30 will participate in this
competition. The six finalists will perform on 5, 6, 7 and 9 February with the Chamber
Orchestra of South Africa (COSA) conducted by Arjan Tien of the Netherlands.
Bookings for the finals at Computicket.
Enquiries : The Secretariat, c/o Unisa Music Foundation, PO Box 392, Unisa,
0003
Tel 012 429-3336/3311/3344
Fax 012 429-3644
e-mailmusicomp@unisa.ac.za
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SECTION G
GENERAL
1.
APPROVAL OF UNISA MUSIC QUALIFICATIONS BY SOUTH AFRICAN
QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (SAQA)
NQF LEVEL 7 (DIPLOMA)
Teacher’s Licentiate (all instruments)
Performer’s Licentiate (all instruments)
Teacher’s Licentiate in Theory of Music
NQF LEVEL 5 (CERTIFICATE)
•Grade 8 (all instruments)
2.
RECIPIENTS OF THE HONORARY LICENTIATE IN MUSIC (HLM) In
October 2007, an Honorary Licentiate in Music was awarded to
Sibongile Khumalo
Huberte Rupert (posthumously)
WINNERS : UNISA OVERSEAS MUSIC
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION 2007
◄ Cobus du Toit
Winner of the PJ Lemmer Overseas Music
Scholarship for Performers
Inette Swart ►
Winner of the DJ Roode Overseas Music
Scholarship for Teachers
◄ Isabelle van Rensburg
Winner of the Stephanus Zondagh Overseas
Music Scholarship for Organ
Johan Botes ►
Winner of the Gertrude Buchanan
Memorial Prize