--> Taking music for 1 year in an IB Diploma should not present obstacles to students as long as they can join one of the SHS performance groups (band, choir, orchestra).
--> Taking music for both years in IB Diploma may require students to take 2 IB exams during the 11th grade - typically Language B and either Math or Science. Eligibility for these tests would require students to start a World Language in grade 8, and be in Algebra 2 in grade 9 in order to complete SL Math in grade 11. (please note: when planning for math it is unwise to accelerate full year courses in short summer sessions for a variety of reasons. Please see the IB Math Pathways planning page and/or talk to your current Counselor about pros/cons of this choice).
--> Music SL requires students to enroll in a SHS performance group, take the 8th hour IB Music seminar, and complete the IB assessments.
--> Music HL generally requires students do the same as SL students but also write and perform their own music. While this sounds fun - it is also a lot of work and should not be undertaken without some prior music theory experience and/or songwriting experience. Interested students should talk with their SHS music instructor as early as possible in the planning stages to discuss the possibility of this option.
--> Taking music for both years in IB Diploma may require students to take 2 IB exams during the 11th grade - typically Language B and either Math or Science. Eligibility for these tests would require students to start a World Language in grade 8, and be in Algebra 2 in grade 9 in order to complete SL Math in grade 11. (please note: when planning for math it is unwise to accelerate full year courses in short summer sessions for a variety of reasons. Please see the IB Math Pathways planning page and/or talk to your current Counselor about pros/cons of this choice).
--> Music SL requires students to enroll in a SHS performance group, take the 8th hour IB Music seminar, and complete the IB assessments.
--> Music HL generally requires students do the same as SL students but also write and perform their own music. While this sounds fun - it is also a lot of work and should not be undertaken without some prior music theory experience and/or songwriting experience. Interested students should talk with their SHS music instructor as early as possible in the planning stages to discuss the possibility of this option.
