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LEAVING CERT MUSIC Why choose music?

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Page 1: LEAVING CERT MUSIC Why choose music?. Reasons for choosing…. I am interested in music… I love music!! I am interested in music… I love music!! I did it

LEAVING CERT MUSIC

Why choose music?

Page 2: LEAVING CERT MUSIC Why choose music?. Reasons for choosing…. I am interested in music… I love music!! I am interested in music… I love music!! I did it

Reasons for choosing….

• I am interested in music… I love music!!• I did it for JC and want to continue…• I have been playing an

instrument/instruments…I have been singing…I have been in a choir, a band, etc.

• Music is ‘points friendly’!!

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What is involved in LC Music?

3 ELEMENTS

1. LISTENING: 4 Set Works, Listening skills & Irish Music

2. COMPOSITION: 16 bar Melody & 16 bar Harmony (Lesser req. for OL)

3. PRACTICAL: Performance (solo or group), Music Technology & aural test/sight reading

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Structure of Exam/Marking

Each element worth 25%

Double one of the elements: YOU CHOOSE(Higher Elective = 50% overall exam)

Example: I play an instrument(s) to a reasonably high standard so I choose to do a practical worth 50% (I will play 6-8 or 4 pieces & Music Technology)

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Music Technology

• Part of the Practical Element• Generally involves use of music

notational/writing software, e.g. Sibelius, Cubase, etc.

• Can be done as half of Practical or as full Practical if you play from the electronic/keyboard repertoire

(Currently an extremely straight-forward option!)

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What If I Haven’t Studied Music For JC?It is not impossible to do LC Music BUTyou need decent practical standard which

will allow you to catch up on Compositional (theory/writing) skills

You would need to make some effort to catch up…before start of Poetry (5th Year)

THE REQUIRED PRACTICAL STANDARD 1 INST = Approx GRADE 5 (Better!!) (2 Instruments = not as high)

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What Should I Do Now?

• Talk it through at home!• Seek advice from music teachers• Ask those who have done music/are doing

LC music • Go online (www.examinations.ie – read the

syllabus)• If you are doing TY music use remaining

opportunities to brush up/improve your standard

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GOOD LUCK!