Music Solo performance
2009 Prescribed list of Ensemble Works
The following works have been selected for study in Music Solo performance 2009. The list is different from the list used for 2006–2008. This list is for use in Solo performance Units 3 and 4, Outcome 4 in the VCE Music Study Design 2006–2010.
The VCE Music Solo performance Prescribed list of ensemble works is reviewed and published annually.
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. 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 infl uence interpretation of the work in performance, develop an idea about the intent and purpose of the original work as well as issues related to expression and interpretation appropriate to performance of the set interpretations 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
Notes: While study of notation for the works selected for study is not a requirement of the key knowledge and skills for Units 3 and 4 Outcome 4, sheet music and/or scores for each of the works is available. Additional resources, listed below, should be used as a guide.
Other editions and/or anthologies may also be used.
Some CDs listed will need to be ordered well in advance of the time they are needed.
Some of the listed CDs are available through the Australian Music Centre Library. Others must be ordered from the suppliers listed.
Work 1
Title: ‘Lincolnshire posy’
Composer: Percy Grainger
Section of the work to be studied: ‘Lord Melbourne’
Interpretation in performance 1: Frederick Fennell and 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 (this is a different recording of this work from the one listed in the 2008 list)
Score: Boosey & Hawkes, M051656820
Work 2
Title: ‘The heart’s ear’
Composer: Liza Lim
Section of the work to be studied: from bar 90 (7:46) to bar 136 (11:44)
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
Work 3
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
Work 4
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
Work 5
Title: Quatuor pour la fi n 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 fi n du temps
Interpretation in performance 1: 1956, Olivier Messiaen – Quatuor pour la fin du temps, 461 744-2, Accord/Universal
Interpretation in performance 2: 1968, Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie etc., 72435862529, EMI
Score: Quatuor pour la fi n du temps, Durand
Work 6
Title: Concierto de Aranjuez
Composer: Joaquin Rodrigo
Section of the work to be studied: 1st movement
Interpretation in performance 1: Angel Romero with San Antonio Symphony, Mercury Living Prescence, Philips, 4756184
Interpretation in performance 2: Slava and Leonard Grigoryan with Queensland Symphony Orchestra, ABC Classics, 4768072 (also available in a boxed set)
Score: Concierto De Aranjuez, Eulenberg Miniature Score
Work 7
Title: ‘Peter Gunn Theme’
Composer: Henry Mancini
Section of the work to be studied:
Interpretation in performance 1: complete work, Henry Mancini A Legendary Performer, RCA/BMG
Interpretation in performance 2, Dave Grusin, 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
Work 8
Title: Porgy and Bess
Composer: George Gershwin
Section of the work to be studied: ‘Summertime’
Interpretation in performance 1: Leontyne Price, from 1:11 to 4:32, Porgy and Bess: High Performance, RCA
Interpretation in performance 2: Billie Holiday, The Quintessential Billie Holiday, Vol. 2: 1936, Columbia, this recording is also available on a number of compilation CDs.
Score: Summertime, single for voice and piano. Alfred Publishing. (AP.VS5985)
Work 9
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
Work 10
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
