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VCE Music Prescribed list of notated solo works: Electric Bass This list may be used to select: a program of works for VCE Music Performance Units 3 and 4 Outcome 1 and end-of-year performance examination where the student has selected to perform as a soloist one work that will be used as the starting point for a Focus Area in VCE Music Investigation where the student has selected to perform as a soloist. This work must be performed in the Music Investigation end-of-year performance examination.

2015 update In 2015 only five works are required for Electric Bass. Students may perform more than five works. For Music Investigation, at least four works must be performed. No works have been deleted from this list for 2015 No works have been added to this list for 2015 Please note that for most work the editions listed are ‘recommended’ editions rather than ‘required’ editions. Before using an alternative edition, students and teachers should check that it is in fact an edition of the listed work; that is, it is not a simplified version or an arrangement of the work. Changes from the listed edition such as fingering, phrasing and dynamics are acceptable. The Electric Bass list is reviewed regularly. Suggestions of works for inclusion or deletion should be sent to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Attention Performing Arts Manager, Electric Bass list’. For suggestions of works to be included on the list please Provide a copy of the sheet music, publication details and, as appropriate, a description of the lines/parts to be performed Indicate which category the work should be listed in Briefly describe why the work should be included on the list

Study Design Requirements Music Investigation Compliance requirements For students who select to perform the end-of-year performance examination as a soloist, the Focus Area selected for Unit 3 Outcome 1 must be based on, and the examination program must include, one work selected from either the Prescribed list of notated solo works for the instrument selected or Section A of the Prescribed list of group works.

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For use from 1 January 2015. Annual updates are published at www.vcaa.vic.edu.au

VCE Music Prescribed list of notated solo works: Electric Bass

Other information This list must be used in conjunction with information provided in the: Introduction to the VCE Music Prescribed list of notated solo works VCE Music Study Design, Music Investigation Units 3 and 4 selection of instrument and program Unit 3 Outcome 1 and Outcome 3 Unit 4 Outcome 3 end-of-year performance examination, description and conditions for students who have selected to perform as a soloist Music Investigation examination criteria and sample examination material.

Music Performance Compliance requirements For students who select to perform as a soloist for Units 3 and 4 and select Electric Bass as their instrument, all solo works performed for Units 3 and 4 Outcome 1 and all works performed in the end-of-year performance examination must be selected from this list or be approved as alternative works. The program for the end-of-year performance examination for Electric Bass must comprise at least five works. The program must include at least: two works that are examples of music composed since 1910 one work composed prior to 1910 one unaccompanied work two works with accompaniment. Each title listed constitutes one work. Where a work comprises several movements, more than one movement may be performed unless otherwise specified. These movements together will count as one work. Repeats, cadenzas and tutti passages are optional. In many cases, the works on this list are specific transcriptions or arrangements. These arrangements have different musical and technical challenges from the original works. The listed works are to be performed as notated. Other editions or arrangements are not acceptable. Any different arrangement is subject to approval in the Alternative Works process.

Other information This list must be used in conjunction with information provided in the: Introduction to the VCE Music Prescribed list of notated solo works VCE Music Study Design, Music Performance Units 3 and 4 Selection of instrument and program Unit 3 Outcome 1 Unit 4 Outcome 1 end-of-year performance examination, description and conditions for students who have selected to perform as a soloist Music Performance examination criteria and sample examination material.

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Instruments Students may use more than one electric bass during the examination.

Accompaniments The accompaniment may be provided live by a single instrument such as piano, keyboard, guitar, drum kit or another bass. Where a second bass is used, the work of the student must be clearly identifiable. Alternatively, students may use a pre-recorded accompaniment. The recording may include sounds of one or more instruments. The recording may be purchased as a pre-recorded CD or students may present their own pre-recorded accompaniment. The backing track must not include a recording of the notated parts that are to be performed by the soloist. The content of the accompaniment will not be assessed in performance. All recorded material used in the examination must be audible to the assessors. Notes in the list provide further advice for specific works.

Improvisation Some Electric Bass works include a section for an improvised solo. In performance students will be expected to perform the unstructured sections in an appropriate style within the style of the work as a whole. The assessment will be based on performance skills demonstrating an understanding of styles not the nature of the musical ideas arising within the improvised sections. The improvised material should embellish the performance of the work rather than demonstrate an open-ended concept of improvisation.

Sample programs Sample programs are provided as advice only. The works need not be performed in the order listed. Sample programs for Electric Bass are provided at the end of this list.

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Electric Bass Pre-1910 works At least one work must be selected from this category Composer/arranger/ transcriber

Title

BACH, J S

Publisher

Notes

‘Praeludium’ from Six Suites for Violoncello Solo, No 1 in either G or C, at approx. crotchet = 80 or ‘Menuettos 1 and 2’ played at approx. crotchet = 92. Da capo repeat must be played, other repeats optional.

Any edition for double bass

Simplified versions must not be used.

BACH, J S

Six Suites for Violoncello Solo, No 3. ‘Courante’, repeat optional, played at approx. crotchet = 144 or ‘Bourees 1 and 2’ played at approx. crotchet = 80. Da capo repeat must be played, other repeats optional.



BACH, J S

Invention No. 8, to be performed as a duet with either live or pre-recorded performance of the 2nd part. The soloist may perform either part.



BACH, J S, arr. PASTORIUS, J

‘Chromatic fantasy’

Hal Leonard Bass Recorded Versions. HL.690420

This edition must be used.

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Anthology

Essential Jaco Pastorius

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Post-1910 works At least two works must be selected from this category Composer/arranger/ transcriber

Title

Anthology

Publisher

Notes

AMEEN, Robby and GOINES, Lincoln

Any of:

Funkifying the Clave: Afro-Cuban Grooves for Bass and Drums (with CD)

Warner Bros.

Must be performed as an accompanied work using the supplied backing track.

The Stanley Clarke Collection

Hal Leonard, HL672307

May be performed as accompanied or unaccompanied works.

Rhythm Section Drumming

Hal Leonard (HL 06620036)

Must be performed as accompanied works using either the supplied CD or by a drummer who performs the notated accompaniment.

Bass Notes

Jamey Aebersold Jazz, 0304104109

Must be performed as accompanied works. Supplied backing track may be used.

‘Yo Me Songo’ ‘Metal Mozamboque’ ‘Blue Cha Cha’

CLARKE, Stanley

Any of: ‘Song to John: Part II’ ‘Bass folk song’

CORNIOLA, Frank

Any of: ‘Bon voyage’ ‘Complex city’ ‘Fusion boulevard’ ‘Highway to funk’ ‘Oakland Drive’ ‘Odd time journey’ ‘Quiet town’

GOLSBY, John

‘Yesterdays’ ‘All the Things You Are’ ‘Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me’

HUBBARD, Joe (ed.)

‘Dune Tune’, KING, Mark

Any edition may be used.

‘Rio Funk’, RITENOUR, Lee, perform from Dal segno sign into the Coda


‘Run for Cover’, MILLER, Marcus

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Composer/arranger/ transcriber

Title

Anthology

Publisher

Notes

JAMERSON, James, arr. JAMERSON, James

Any of:

Standing in The Shadows of Motown

Hal Leonard / Dr Licks

Must be performed as accompanied works using the supplied backing track.

‘Ain’t nothing like the real thing’

(HL 00698960 )

‘For once in my life’ ‘Heard it through the Grapevine’ ‘Home cookin’’ ‘I was made to love her’ ‘What’s going on’ KAYE, Carol

Either or both

Electric Bass Lines No. 2

Gwyn Publishing

Must be performed as unaccompanied works.

The Essential Jaco Pastorius


This edition must be used. These works must be performed as unaccompanied works.

John Patitucci – Artist Transcriptions Series – Bass



The Evolving Bassist

Warner Bros.

Must be performed as a duet. If accompanied, the supplied backing track may be used.

‘Come together’ ‘Hicky burr’ PASTORIUS, Jaco and JEMMO, Jerry

Any one of: ‘Portrait of Tracy’ ‘Donna Lee’ Finish on beat 1, 2 bars before letter B, remainder of work is optional. Work must be performed at minimum tempo crotchet = 140 ‘Continuum’ A–B must be played, remainder is optional ‘Amerika’

PATITUCCI, John

Either or both ‘Backwoods’ ‘Trane’ (no tenor solo, tacet for one bar)

REID, Rufus

Either or both ‘Almost but maybe’ ‘Waltz for Doris’ Both parts must be performed.

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Title

Anthology

Publisher

Notes

SHER, Chuck, ed.

Any of:

The New Real Book – Volume 1 (CVocal version)

Sher Music


from The New Real Book (C-Vocal version)

Sher Music


from The Great Bassists, 20 Great Songs (with CD)

Hal Leonard, HL 02500114


‘Nigerian marketplace’ PETERSON, Oscar ‘Triste’ JOBIM, Antonio Carlos ‘Twisted’ GRAY, Wardell and ROSS, Annie The melody is to be performed with an accompaniment. An improvised solo and/or bass line may be incorporated into the performance. SHER, Chuck, ed.

Any of: ‘Matinee idol’ FERRANTE, Russell ‘Modadji’ GRUSIN, Dave ‘Rush hour’ FERRANTE, Russell and FORD, Robben ‘Boogie down’ JARREAU, Al and OMARTIAN, Michael

VARIOUS

‘Michelle’ LENNON, John and McCARTNEY, Paul (solo by Billy Sheehan) ‘Terminal beach’ composed and performed by HAMM, Stuart

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Title

VARIOUS

No more than two of:

WOOTEN, Victor

Anthology

Publisher

‘Iron Man’, ‘Peace Sells’, ‘Trooper’

Bass Play-Along Series – Hard Rock

Hal Leonard 00699676

‘Jeremy’, ‘You Oughta Know’, ‘All I Want to Do’

Bass Play-Along Series – 90’s Rock


‘Brick House’, ‘Le Freak’, ‘Higher Ground’

Bass Play-Along Series – Funk


‘Pride and Joy’, ‘The Thrill is Gone’, ‘Born Under a Bad Sign’

Bass Play-Along Series – Blues


‘Blu-Bop’

From The Best of Victor Wooten

Hal Leonard, ISBN 1-57560-413-2

‘Amazing Grace’

Notes These works must be performed with the supplied CD backing track. No more than two of these works may be performed.

To be performed unaccompanied. Repeats not required.

‘Classical Thump’ ‘Stompin’ Ground’ ‘Cherokee’

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Sample program No 1 BACH, J.S

Praeludium

PASTORIUS, Jaco & JEMMO, Jerry

Portrait of Tracy

GRAY, Wardell & ROSS, Annie

Twisted

JAMERSON, James

What’s Going On

CORNIOLA, F

Oakland Drive

CHIC

Le Freak

No 2 BACH, J S

Invention No. 8

CLARKE, Stanley

Song to John: Part II

PETERSON, Oscar

Nigerian Marketplace

TRADITIONAL

Amazing Grace

LENNON, John & McCARTNEY, Paul

Come Together

GOLSBY, John

Yesterdays

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No 3 BACH, J S arr. PASTORIUS, Jaco

Chromatic Fantasy

PASTORIUS, Jaco & JEMMO, Jerry

Donna Lee

HAMM, Stuart

Terminal Beach

LENNON, John & McCARTNEY, Paul

Michelle

MILLER, Marcus

Run for Cover

VAUGHAN, Stevie Ray

Pride and Joy

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