MUSIC NCEA 1.6

` WESTERN ART MUSIC

‘SYMPHONY NO. 5’ by LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT PART I APPLICATION & ANALYSIS

Application – in your own words

Step 1- one page- write about the Classical and early Romantic period in context. Include life style, literature, art, politics, fashion and music (achieved question)

Step 2- one page focus on European music (late 18th and early 19th century). The most influential composer (J. Haydn, W.A. Mozart and L. van Beethoven). (achieved/merit question)

Step 3- two pages focus on Beethoven’s life and his musical style. Include the letters to his friend in your pre-task as part of Beethoven’s life (friendship, the 5Ws). List his works and finish with his Symphonies. List the Symphonies by order number, key and if they have an extra title, please include and explain (eg. ‘Eroica’)

Step 4- one page- a detailed programme note for (your choice of famous orchestra in the world) performance of Beethoven’s Symphony No.5. Typical programme notes usually include brief historical background, dedication/commission details it was originally written for, the very first performance of the work, structural outlines of the music itself, and some interesting historical/contemporary reviews of the work. Use your knowledge and imagination, and present it as interesting and detailed as you can. (merit/excellence question)

Also, as the symphony will be performed with another piece of Beethoven’s symphonic work, make a decision on which piece the orchestra will perform. Include your reason in the programme note as how this piece compliments/contrast with Symphony No. 5.

Please note…The page/s required for each step are a guideline; you should focus on the quality of your writing/content rather than meeting the page/s requirements.Pictures/photos that help explain your writing can be included if you provide caption for them.

Please include a bibliography with your ‘APPLICATION’ part of the assignment, listing all the resources you have used (books, scores, CD, DVD, internet websites)

MUSIC NCEA 1.6WESTERN ART MUSIC

‘SYMPHONY NO. 5’ by LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT PART I APPLICATION & ANALYSIS

ANALAYSIS

Step 1- please list all the instruments playing in this symphony and divide them into groups (strings, woodwinds, brass, percussions) (achieved question)

Step 2- provide all the movements in playing order, with the tempo indication and time signature. Is this typical of the Classical symphony setting? Why/why not?

Step 3- compare the scores of Symphony No.5 with Haydn’s ‘Surprise’ symphony, which you have studied earlier. Pay attention to the size of the orchestra, number of different instruments used, structure (form), tempos and dynamics used. What do you think the most important difference is? And why?

Step 4- list the opening keys for each of the movement, and highlight in the score if you hear any significant changes of key (major to minor, or vice versa)

Step 5- choose either the exposition, development or recapitulation, and, using only the CD and the annotated score… Show how Beethoven develops the first and second subject to create a sense of climax. You should provide examples (eg from bar xx-xx or write them out on manuscript paper and attach them with your assignment) to back up your answer.

MelodyRhythmDynamicsArticulationTimbreTextureDevelopment of first/second subject

Please include the annotated score with your ‘ANALYSIS’ part of the assignment.