2002

Music

Level OneAchievement Standard 91095Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts

Credits: 62013 Internal AssessmentHallelujah Chorus

from

Messiah - Handel

Task 1 Handel's Skill at Word Painting

You have learnt that this piece use five sections, each treated differently by Handel. The five sections are written below:

Hallelujah (this has been done in class together)

For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah

The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ

And he shall reign for ever and ever.

King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For ever and ever. Hallelujah!

On the following five pages, each of the above phrases is provided in a table format for you.

For EACH table, choose the features which are listed down the lefthand side and respond to the instruction as appropriate.

Section 2For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth

Melody

Draw the shape of

the melody and

comment on the

melodic range

Texture

Describe the

texture(s)

eg homophonic

Dynamics

Comment on the

dynamic shading and contrast of dynamics.

Mood

Describe the mood

of this section.

Word Painting

How does Handel

match the meaning

of the words

through the

combination of the above elements?

Section 3The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ

Melody

Draw the shape of

the melody and

comment on the

melodic range

Tone Colour

What voices sing these words, and in what order?

Dynamics

Comment on the

dynamic shading and contrast of dynamics.

Mood

Describe the mood

of this section.

Word Painting

How does Handel

match the meaning

of the words

through the

combination of the above elements?

Section 4And He shall reign for ever and ever. Hallelujah!

Melody

Draw the shape of

the melody and

comment on the

melodic range

Texture

Describe the texture(s) eg homophonic

Tone Colour

What voices sing these words, and in what order?

Mood

Describe the mood

of this section.

Word Painting

How does Handel

match the meaning

of the words

through the

combination of the above elements?

Section 5King of Kings and Lord of Lords. For ever and ever. Hallelujah!

Melody

Draw the shape of

the melody and

comment on the

melodic range

Texture

Describe the

texture(s)

eg homophonic

Tone Colour

What voices sing these words, and in what order?

Mood

Describe the mood

of this section.

Word Painting

How does Handel

match the meaning

of the words

through the

combination of the above elements?

Assessment Schedule

Judgement towards AchievementJudgement towards

Achievement with MeritJudgement towards Achievement with Excellence

Demonstrate knowledge of elements and features of music works:

As evidenced by:

AT LEAST three (of four) sections attempted

AND

THREE (of four) words accurately identified and described within each section

AND

Some conclusions drawn about how they combine to create musical effects in the word painting aspect of each section

Demonstrate knowledge of the context in which the Hallelujah Chorus was written

As evidenced by:Accurately describes TEN (of fourteen) words in relation to their significance to Hallelujah ChorusAND

Provides a valid personal responseDemonstrate knowledge of a range of elements and features of music works:

As evidenced by:

ALL FOUR sections attempted

ANDTHREE (of four) words accurately identified and described in detail within each section with AT LEAST ONE score reference (words or bar numbers) or musical quotation used in the description

ANDValid conclusions drawn about how they combine to create musical effects in the word painting aspect of each sectionDemonstrate a breadth of knowledge of the context in which the Hallelujah Chorus was written

As evidenced by:

Accurately describes in detail ELEVEN (of fourteen) words in relation to their significance to Hallelujah Chorus

AND

Re-orders the key words / phrases so as the descriptions have a logical flow

AND

Provides a coherent personal response

Demonstrate knowledge of a wide range of elements and features of music works

As evidenced by:

ALL FOUR sections attempted ANDALL FOUR words accurately identified and described in depth within each section with AT LEAST TWO score references (words or bar numbers) or musical quotation used in the descriptionANDValid and perceptive conclusions drawn about how they combine to create musical effects in the word painting aspect of each section

Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge of a features of music work and the context in which the Hallelujah Chorus was written

As evidenced by:

Accurately describes in depth TWELVE (of fourteen) words in relation to their significance to Hallelujah Chorus

AND

Re-orders the key words / phrases so as the descriptions have a logical flowAND

Provides a coherent and informed personal response

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