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Syllabus. In response the Panel added Section 1 dedicated solely to Music History and Theory. They
also expanded on the Content in all sections of the syllabus by providing more details which led to
better scoping. With respect to the terms in the syllabus, the Panel rearranged and defined the
Elements of Music and reclassified the major concepts under each Element. Critical terms were also
added to the Glossary. See Appendix III for further details).

13. The Panel having received the feedback on the draft Syllabus reviewed all aspects of the CSEC®
Music Syllabus. With respect to the Rationale the Panel agreed that it clearly stated the nature of the
course of study, the value to be derived and range of teaching and assessment strategies that are
considered most appropriate for CSEC® Music. The Panel also agreed that the Aims in the draft
Syllabus adequately describe the anticipated educational results and that the General Objectives
adequately reflected the goals of the syllabus, and that the knowledge and skills covered in the
syllabus were appropriate for students at the secondary level.

14. In response to the suggestion from the focus group to add Music History to the Syllabus, the
Panel discussed the suggestion and agreed that this would serve to strengthen the secondary Music
programme and provide context and clarity for teachers and students. This addition resulted in the
inclusion of a new Section to the Syllabus; which was re-organised as shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1
PROPOSED ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

STRUCTURE OF THE EXISTING SYLLABUS STRUCTURE PROPOSED BY PANEL
ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS ORGANISATION OF THE SYLLABUS

SECTION 1: Listening and Appraising SECTION 1: Music History and Theory

SECTION 2: Performing SECTION 2: Listening and Appraising

SECTION 3: Composing SECTION 3: Performing

SECTION 4: Composing

SECTION 1, Music History and Theory focuses on the study of the Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance,
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Classical, Romantic, 20 Century, Caribbean and present-day periods of music including popular and
avant-garde styles. In this Section students will be exposed work of notable composers and song
writers, non-musical historical contexts that influence musical compositions and performances;
musical forms; and, musical evolution in a wide cross-section of musical periods studied. Some of the
General Objectives for Section 1, Music History and Theory are presented below.

1. develop an appreciation for the broad historical background of the music studied
(Medieval, Baroque, Renaissance, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century, and
Caribbean music, including popular and avant-garde styles);

2. have an informed perspective on the lives of notable composers and songwriters in the
cross-section of musical periods studied;

3. appreciate the non-musical historical contexts in which music was created and
performed in a wide cross-section of musical periods studied;

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