IB Music/Exam

IB Music scores, like other subject scores, are divided into several components. These components and their weights differ between the Standard Level and Higher Level of examination.

Standard Level

The Standard Level examination consists of an External Assessment and an Internal Assessment portion.

External Assessment

The External Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of the:

• Listening Paper - 30% of the overall score
• Musical Investigation - 20% of the overall score

Internal Assessment

The Internal Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of a choice of:

• Solo Performance
• Group Performance
• Composition

Higher Level

The Higher Level examination consists of an External Assessment and an Internal Assessment portion.

External Assessment

The External Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of the:

• Listening Paper - 30% of the overall score
• Musical Investigation - 20% of the overall score

Internal Assessment

The Internal Assessment portion is 50% of the overall score. It consists of:

• Solo Performance - 25% of the overall score
• Composition - 25% of the overall score

Guide to higher level 2009-2011 syllabus

The IB music booklet can be found on this site,just scroll down http://www.stedwards.oxon.sch.uk/music-curriculum.html