The following works have been selected for study in 2010. The works are the same as those set for study in 2009. This list is for use in Solo performance Units 3 and 4, Outcome 4 in
the revised VCE Music Study Design 2006–2010.
One work should be selected for each of Units 3 and 4. These works should be used to teach key knowledge and skills relating to the ‘Analysis of work selected from the Prescribed list of Ensemble Works’ section of Outcome 4. The recordings listed for study must be used. Where a score is available it may be used as a teaching resource but is not mandated for study. The emphasis in teaching and learning for this section of Outcome 4 is outlined in the area of study on pages 81 and 92 of the study design. The focus is on study of the characteristics and the role of instruments in ensemble works and the use of instruments in combination. Students investigate background and/or contextual issues that could influence interpretation of the work in performance, develop an idea about the intent and purpose of the original work and the expression appropriate to be shown in performance.
For each work the following information is provided – title, composer, section/s of the work to be studied and titles of two interpretations in performance which must be studied.
The end-of-year written examination includes questions requiring analysis of works from the Prescribed List. Information about the end-of-year written examination is available at: www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/vce/studies/musicsolo/pastexams/2006musicsolosample.pdf
The VCE Music Solo performance Prescribed list of ensemble works is reviewed and published annually.
Notes:
Changes from 2009
Details regarding the recording for Peter Gunn Theme, Interpretation 1 are different due to changed publication details for this recording.
A description of the excerpt to be studied for Summertime is provided as well as the time-points.
Title: LincolnshirePosy
Composer: Percy Grainger
Section of the work to be studied: ‘Lord Melbourne’
Interpretation in performance 1: Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mercury Living Presence Series, Philips 1991, 32754.
Interpretation in performance 2: Grainger for Wind Orchestra, Volume 4, Royal Northern College of Music Wind Orchestra, conducted by Timothy Reynish, Chandos CHA 9549
Score: Boosey & Hawkes, M051656820
Title: The Heart’s Ear
Composer: Liza Lim
Section of the work to be studied: from 5:00 to the end
Interpretation in performance 1: The Heart’s Ear, recorded in Zurich 2000, Hat Hut Records
Interpretation in performance 2: The Heart’s Ear, recorded in Berlin 2003, Elision Ensemble
Teachers wishing to order recordings and/or score of this work should contact the Australian Music Centre www.amcoz.com.au
Title: ‘Strawberry Fields’ from Magical Mystery Tour
Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Section of the work to be studied: complete work
Interpretation in performance 1: Magical Mystery Tour, The Beatles, Capitol, 48062, 1990
Interpretation in performance 2: I Am Sam, Soundtrack, ‘Strawberry Fields’ performed by Ben Harper, V2, 2002
Score: Lennon and McCartney, The Beatles Complete Scores, Hal Leonard Corporation
Title: Dumb Things
Composer: Paul Kelly
Section of the work to be studied: complete work
Interpretation in performance 1: Songs from the South: Paul Kelly’s Greatest Hits, Musk, 33009.5
Interpretation in performance 2: The Women at the Well, FMR, 335122 or 2006 release as a CD single
Score: Kelly, Songs from the South, Wise Publication, MS03356, PVG
Title: Quatour pour la fin du temps (Quartet for the end of time)
Composer: Olivier Messiaen
Section of the work to be studied: Vocalise, pour l’Ange qui annonce la fin du temps
Interpretation in performance 1: 1956, Olivier Messiaen – Quatour pour la fin du temps, 461 744-2 Accord/Universal
Interpretation in performance 2: 1968, Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie etc., 72435862529, EMI
Score: Quatour pour la fin du temps, Durand
Title: Concierto de Aranjuez
Composer: Joaquin Rodrigo
Section of the work to be studied: first movement
Interpretation in performance 1: Angel Romero with San Antonio Symphony, Mercury Living Presence, Philips
Interpretation in performance 2: Slava Grigoryan with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, ABC Classics, 4768072 (also available in a boxed set)
Score: Concierto De Aranjuez, Eulenberg Miniature Score
Title: Peter Gunn Theme
Composer: Henry Mancini
Section of the work to be studied:
Interpretation in performance 1: from 1:50 to the end of the track, Henry Mancini A Legendary Performer, RCA/BMG 07863 51843-2
Interpretation in performance 2: from 0:38–1:48 and 2:37 to the end, Two for the Road, the Music of Henry Mancini, GRP Records, 2004
Score: Ultimate Television Showstoppers, IMP
Title: Porgy and Bess
Composer: George Gershwin
Interpretation in performance 1: Leontine Price, from 1:11 to 4:32 (first and second verse of lullaby beginning at introduction and third verse after complete stop and instrumental interlude including male chorus singing about dice game)
Interpretation in performance 2: Billie Holiday, The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol.2: 1936, Columbia
Score: Summertime, single for voice and piano. Alfred Publishing (AP.VS5985). Note: A full orchestral score is not available.
Title: Carmina Burana
Composer: Carl Orff
Section of the work to be studied: ‘O Fortuna’ and ‘Fortune plango vulnera’
Interpretation in performance 1: Choir and Orchestra of the German Opera Berline conducted by Eugen Joachum, Deutsche Grammophon 447 437 2
Interpretation in performance 2: Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, EMI 7243 5 57888 2 5
Score: Carmina Burana, Edition Schott 2877
Title: City of Angels
Composer: Cy Coleman
Section of the work to be studied: ‘With Every Breath I Take’
Interpretation in performance 1: complete track to be studied,1990 Original Broadway Cast Recording, Sony
Interpretation in performance 2: from beginning to 3:31 and from 5’02 to end, Rachelle Ferrell, First Instrument, Blue Note
Score: Cy Coleman’s Broadway Showstoppers, Alfred