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Composition One should show the Candidate’s ability to use at least two of the
following elements.

- timbre
- texture
- melody
- harmony
- articulation

Dynamics and tempo should be used for creative advantage, and extra-musical stimuli
may be employed to generate ideas for the piece.

Composition Two should show the candidate’s ability to arrange a folk or popular
melody for two or more voices or instruments or combination of these with emphasis
on melodic, rhythmic and harmonic ideas. Dynamics and tempi should be used to
creative advantage.

(ii) engage in a viva voce discussion during which the candidates will reflect on and discuss
elements of the composing process with the Examiner.
(4 marks)

ROLE OF THE TEACHER

In supervising students in the process of composing, the teacher assumes the roles of:

Facilitator

The teacher should provide a framework within which guided exploration of musical ideas can take
place. The teacher should foster a non-competitive atmosphere in which candidates can explore new
ideas with confidence.

Guide

Teachers should expose candidates to music of different styles and idioms, pointing to their distinctive
features. Part of the teacher's role is to act as critic by examining and discussing the candidates' work
without necessarily making a value judgement. Candidates should be encouraged to develop broad
musical tastes and the desire to explore unfamiliar materials independently.

Musical Model

The teacher must provide technical expertise to guide the process of composing by drawing upon
personal musical knowledge, skills and experience. The teacher also has the responsibility to be
musically active and to assume a participatory role in classroom composing.

Classroom Manager

It is the responsibility of the teacher to manage the process of composing by setting targets and
guidelines for candidates. Candidates must be encouraged to conform to a discipline that will gear
them toward presenting measured and timely output of work leading to the final compilation of their

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