MUSIC EXTENSION – Musicology Elective

Band E2/3 Annotation – Sample 2

Title: The Composer’s Canvas

The essay has a clear intent and the sustained argument draws on many influences surrounding Debussy's music. It demonstrates an accomplished understanding ofthe musical concepts. The essay draws valid conclusions but does not always provide sufficient musical support for these conclusions. The breadth of the topic prevents in-depth discussion of the works although specific musical examples are included. There is a large list of secondary sources and the candidate relies heavily upon them, sometimes at the expense of analytical detail.