Cambridge Music Syllabus

Syllabus (Print out for Notebook)

Prescribed Works:
Mozart Symphony no. 39 in E flat major, K.543 
Haydn Concerto in E flat major for Trumpet and Orchestra, Hob. Vlle : 1
Beethoven Symphony no. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 
Beethoven Trio for clarinet, piano and cello. Op. 11 (third movement only)

Core Works: 
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique, movements II, III and IV
Smetana Vltava (from Ma Vlast) 
Debussy Clair de lune (from Suite bergamasque) 
Your own choice of pieces – vocal and instrumental – from different periods, that are each suggestive of some aspect(s) of ‘Night’

Assignments:

First nine weeks- Component 1- Listening Section A.
Presentations in pairs on a piece of your choosing, (each work must be presented).
Detailed Chord Analysis and textural analysis of the music.
Information on the work, composer, performance history, and period importance.

Preparation of Component 2 plan of action- What two elements will be chosen for Practical Musicianship and creation of a timeline of due dates.

Second nine weeks- Component 1- Listening Section B.
Presentations in pairs on a piece of your choosing, (each work must be presented).
Connections to Imagery of Night.  Compare/Contrast with other music or art forms related to Night.
Information on the work, composer, performance history, and period importance.

Video Recordings due of performances for "Practical Musicianship"