Melody writing  

Either
    Continue the melody below to form a passage of not less than 12 and not more than 16  
    bars.  Modulate to the subdominant key in the course of the passage and return to the
    original key.

or
     Set the text below to a suitable melody.  Indicate the tempo, phrasing and dynamic marks.  Credit will be given for originality of the composition and proper alignment of
     texts to the notes.
           
                        The more we are together
                        The happier we shall be
                        But if we are divided
                        Happiness will elude us.

Two-Part Writing

      Add an independent flowing part blow the given melody.

     Allehretto

1.       Four-Part Harmony

     Harmonize the melody below by adding Alto, tenor and Bass parts.

  Moderato

Over 80% of the candidates performed poorly in this question(s) as they were unable to continue the given melody to form a passage not less than 12 and not more than 16 bars as required. They also failed to tackle other questions on Two-Part Writing and Harmony because of their poor knowledge of theory of music.

Interestingly, the questions demanded the knowledge of general musicianship and application
of the knowledge acquired in theory and harmony in answering the questions. However, no two candidates’ answers will be the same