2013 HKDSE Music

Briefing Session on Performing Examination29 October 2012

Briefing Session on Listening & Creating Examination5 November 2012

LEE, Man-yee Anna Manager – Assessment Development Division (HKEAA)

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Calendar of Events

Date Events

29 Oct 2012 Briefing Session on feedback for Performing

5 Nov 2012 Briefing Session on feedback for Listening & Creating Examination

12–16 Nov 2012 Schools to submit Paper 2 (Ensemble Performance)

28 Jan – 1 Feb

2013

Schools to submit Paper 3 (Creating I) and/or

Optional Papers 4 or 6

Late Feb – mid Apr 2013

Practical examination on Paper 2 (Performing I) and/or Paper 5 (Performing II)

25 Apr 2013 Paper 1 (Listening) Examination

15 Jul 2013 Release of 2013 HKDSE Examination Results

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Programme on 29 Oct 2012

Administrative Arrangement for 2013 exam 25 mins

Discussion on Ensemble Performance 2 hr

Discussion on NSS Curriculum and

Assessment Review

15 mins

Support and Resources 5 mins

Q & A 15 mins

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Programme on 5 Nov 2012

Administrative Arrangement for 2013 exam 10 mins

Discussion on Creating exemplars 1 hr 15 mins

Discussion on Listening exemplars 1 hr 15 mins

Support and Resources 5 mins

Q & A 15 mins

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Paper 1 (Listening)

� A hanyupinyin conversion table of Chinese music terms is available at:http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/DocLibrary/HKDSE/Subject_Information/music/CMusic-hanyupinyin-e.pdf

� It will be provided in the Paper 1B exam for both E- & C-version candidates

� It is not an indication for exam area & it is subject to review

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Paper 2 (Practical Exam)

� Practical Exam: Solo, Viva Voce & Sight-singing(Exam Period: late Feb – mid April 2013)

� Solo: bring along the music scores that will be performed for the examiner;scores will be returned on-the-spota form to be completed: name of pieces performed, composer name(s), instrument(s), accompaniment (if any), duration(each piece)

� Sight-singing: sing at sight a melody notated in treble or bass clef1 min. preparationonly one attempt

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Advice on Practical Exam

� Use the performing instruments as stated in

registration

� Only piano will be provided; NO computer or

speakers etc. will be provided by the HKEAA

� Note the different requirements of Paper 2 & 5

� In case special centre is needed, submit written

letter with school chop. State reason, instruments

required, make suggestion on available and

reasonable centre(s)

� Tune your instruments before assessment

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Advice on Practical Exam (cont.)

� Repetitive Performance may be stopped

� Inform HKEAA in case any accidents happened

that candidates cannot come for the exam

� Late comers may not be allowed to sit exam

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Paper 2 (Ensemble Recording)� Ensemble Recording: (Submission Period: 12-16 Nov 2012)

� Video recording

• CD/DVD

• MPEG, AVI, WMV

� Music score (mark on the score which part the candidate has performed)

� Complete the “Record of ensemble performance” form

� Every item submitted should be clearly labeled with the candidate number and school code. Each student must put their submission items into an envelope or a folder; and be clearly labeled with the candidate number and school code

� Teachers complete the form “Students' Submission Record on Ensemble Performance”.

� Forms and Submission Guidelines are available on the HKEAA websitehttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&18

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Advice on Ensemble Recording

� Comply with the specified file format

� NO post-processing of the video

� NO stickers on CD labels

� Mark on the CD & scores the candidate number and school code

� Write clearly on the form how to identify the candidate in the video

� Schools to confirm EA which candidates without submission

� Only one video saved on the CD

� Mark on the score which part the candidate has performed

� Fill the form “collection of scores” if the scores need to be returned

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Advice on Ensemble Recording (cont.)

� Performance over 5 minutes will be neglected

� Portfolios must be submitted by schools

� Only one submission to the HKEAA is allowed

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Paper 3 (Creating I) / Paper 6 (Creating II)

� Portfolio (Submission period: 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2013)

� Scores of the compositions

� Audio recording of the compositions

• CD/DVD

• MP3, MIDI

� Score(s) of the original piece that is/are used for the arrangement (For Paper 3 only)

� Reflective report

� Declaration form

� Teacher completes the form(s) “Students’ Submission Record on Creating I / Creating II ”

� Advice:

� Comply with the specified file format

� Record all compositions and arrangement on ONE disc.

� No stickers on CD

� Schools to confirm EA which candidates without submission

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Paper 4 Paper 4 ((Special ProjectSpecial Project))

� Proposed topic for approval� Submit at the time of registration

� Candidates can continue their project if no notification was received from the HKEAA within 3 weeks after closing of registration

� Change of topic will not be considered after registration

� Special Project (Submission period: 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2012)

� Written report

� Declaration form

� Additional materials (if any)

� Teachers completes the form “Students’ Submission Record on Special Project”

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Paper 5 Paper 5 (Practical Exam)(Practical Exam)

� Practical Exam: Solo, Viva Voce (Exam period: Late Feb – mid April 2013)

bring along the music scores that will be performed for the examiner

scores will be returned on-the-spot

a form to be completed: name of pieces performed, composer name, instrument, accompaniment needed, duration

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Paper 5 Paper 5 ((Performing IIPerforming II) ) /Paper 6 /Paper 6 ((Creating IICreating II))

� Application for exemption:

� Certificate to be verified by school

� Stamp the school chop on the copy of the certificate

� Scan and submit the copy with school chop on the registration system

� Any upgrade of the qualification needs to be submitted in person to the HKEAA office on or before 15 Jan 2013

� If no certificate is available at the time of registration, candidates should submit on or before 15 Jan 2013. Late submission will not be accepted.

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Statistics for 2012 DSE Music

Paper No. of sat

Paper 1 (Listening)

Paper 2 (Performing I)

Paper 3 (Creating I)

238

Paper 4 (Special Project) 0

Paper 5 (Performing II)

Exemption

Practical exam

(Total: 235)

226

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Paper 6 (Creating II) 2

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Discussion on Performing Exemplars

Honourable Guest Speaker:

Mrs Ruth YU

Please refer to the paper copy of the samples

distributed in the seminar for the discussion.

(29 October 2012)

Discussion on Creating Exemplars

Honourable Guest Speaker:

Dr. Joshua Chan (HKU)

Please refer to the paper copy of the samples

distributed in the seminar for the discussion.

(5 November 2012)

Discussion on Listening Exemplars

Honourable Guest Speaker:

Dr. Joshua Chan (HKU)

Mrs Ruth Yu

Please refer to the paper copy of the samples

distributed in the seminar for the discussion.

(5 November 2012)

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Support & ResourcesSupport & Resources

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Useful ReferenceUseful Reference

� HKDSE Music Subject Information

http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&18

� Curriculum and Assessment Guideshttp://334.edb.hkedcity.net/curriculum.php

� Regulations and Assessment Frameworks for HKDSE Musichttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&18_1

� SBA Teachers’ Handbooks for HKDSE Musichttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/sba/sba_hkdse_elective/dse_subject.html?18

� Handbook for School Leaders on School-based Assessmenthttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/DocLibrary/SBA/HKDSE/SBAhandbook-SchoolLeaders-C-300609.pdf

� Circulars to Schoolshttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/Circulars/

� HKDSE – Information on School-based Assessment Booklethttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/DocLibrary/Media/Leaflets/SBA_pamphlet_C_web.pdf

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HKDSEHKDSE

Subject InformationSubject Information

CircularsCirculars

HKEAA website: http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk

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Contacts

�� Public Examinations Information CentrePublic Examinations Information Centre

Tel: 3628 88603628 8860

Email: dse@hkeaa.edu.hk(for examination details)

� Registration Technical Hotline Support

Tel: 3628 8333

Q & A

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