Composition (Tuesday 6th/Wednesday 7th)
Write THREE development sketches (about 4-8 bars each) OR two slightly longer ones. The need to be in different closely-related keys to the tonic. Try a selection of the following (can be several at a time):
- sequence an idea down by step
- circle of fifths
- modulating into a different key
- new texture (perhaps move into the bass etc.)
- imitation/call and response
- parallel first inversion chords
Essay
Use your research essay to help you write BY HAND and in no more than ONE HOUR an exam essay. It should follow this format
- Brief introduction (perhaps Baroque orchestra context)
- Refer to about 3 or 4 pieces from Classical era (remember to talk about the transition from a 8 to mature classical orchestra and what instruments are added, giving examples in symphonies)
- Discuss the Haydn 104 (what instruments does it use, something about natural brass)
- Refer to about 4 pieces from the Romantic era
- Use your last piece as a conclusion, referring back to a couple of earlier pieces by way of comparison