Area of Study 2: Shared Music

You should study how musicians work together in different stylistic and cultural contexts, by exploring: 

• How a solo part is supported and enhanced by an accompaniment in: 
  • Voice with single instrumental accompaniment 
    • Romantic song (lieder) 
    • Pop ballads
  • Lead voice/instrument with ensemble 
    • Classical concerto 
    • Jazz
• How parts combine in ensembles 
  • Indian classical music 
  • Gamelan 
  • Baroque and Classical chamber music
• The impact of large musical forces in choral singing 
  • The great choral classics 
  • African acapella singing