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