Every year, I have the privilege to work with students in Grade 10 on their Personal Project. It is a challenging process, which requires...

In the past few weeks of distance learning, video tutorials have become an important part of my daily teaching. When I was looking for a...

Claudio Monteverdi heard her perform in 1610, and subsequently wrote to his friend Cardinale Ferdinando Gonzaga, "...udi a Firenze la...

A few months ago, I listened to a fascinating feature on Ö1 called "Donne Barocche". Verena Gruber presented the culmination of her...

I have now completed four weeks of online teaching MYP and DP general music. Having spent hours searching for the "perfect" way to...

I am truly excited about the prospect of teaching this new component. A collaborative project where students use their multimedia skills...

Here is my visual representation of the 3rd component "Presenting Music". I have summarised the information in the IBDP guide from pages...

Getting the students prepared for the listening exam takes practice. Lots of it! Since I have been teaching this course for several...

I love teaching middle school students. The pace is fast, you need to keep them on their toes, have a variety of tools ready for them....

Using the mark scheme from past exam papers to practice with your students is a powerful tool. With the changes in the set works, it can...

At the heart of each MYP unit, there are the different questions. Sometimes students are not really clear what kind of questions there...

Being a music teacher also includes organising concerts. I personally love doing it, however, the logistics around it can be very time...

Another assessment component of the IBDP Music 2022 curriculum. Here is my take on a visual representation for my students. Reduced to...

Peer feedback is a powerful tool. However, giving feedback to group performances can be challenging, especially if the class is a bit on...

EXPLORING MUSIC ( IBDP Music 2022 assessment) The assessment tasks for the new IBDP music curriculum (first examinations May 2020) can be...

The new curriculum, which will first be assessed in May 2022 is full of changes, challenges and exciting opportunities. One aspect is the...