2020 HSC Music 2 paper

Outline TWO ways the composer uses duration in this excerpt.

Paul Stanhope — Concerto for Piccolo Flute and Orchestra, Mvt 2: Wheels Within Wheels (Excerpt 1, bars 1–48; Score Attachment A)

Describe how tone colour is used in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Paul Stanhope — Concerto for Piccolo Flute and Orchestra, Mvt 2: Wheels Within Wheels (Excerpt 1, bars 1–48; Score Attachment A)

Explain how unity and contrast are achieved in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Paul Stanhope — Concerto for Piccolo Flute and Orchestra, Mvt 2: Wheels Within Wheels (Excerpt 2, bars 171–221; Score Attachment B)

Notate the pitch and rhythm of the vocal part on the staves provided.

Benjamin Britten — War Requiem, Op. 66: Dies Irae (no score attachment for part a)

Outline the use of pitch in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Benjamin Britten — War Requiem, Op. 66: Dies Irae (score printed in paper)

Describe the use of musical material in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, 'Act 1: Scene 1, Introduction' (Score Attachment C; bars 9–28)

With reference to texture, explain how tension is achieved in this excerpt. In your answer, make specific reference to the score.

Sergei Prokofiev — Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64, 'Act 1: Scene 1, Introduction' (full excerpt, Score Attachment C)

How do composers use the concepts of music to create musical interest? In your answer, refer to 'Overture' from Gogol Suite and ONE other significant work you have studied.

Alfred Schnittke — 'Overture' from Gogol Suite (Score Attachment D) + ONE other significant work studied