Music A Level Taster Lesson

5th July 2019

Haydn Symphony 104 1st Movement
Instruments

Rhythm and Metre

Melody

Harmony and Tonality

Any other point of interest

‘I’d Give My Life For You’ by Claude-Michel Schonberg from Miss Saigon

1. Describe the instrumental introduction before the singing starts

2. Comment on the vocal writing in the song

3. How does the composer use different musical elements to create suspense?

4. The song describes a mother’s devotion to her young child she risks losing during the
Vietnam War. How is the song suitable for this purpose?

I hope you have enjoyed the Eduqas A Level Music taster session – if you have any queries,
please do not hesitate to email me – d.pugh@ksnadmin.ksn.org.uk