ASSESSMENT TASK 1 YEAR 10 2012 - WRITTEN ESSAY 15% THE ESSAY QUESTION WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN WEEK 9 BASED ON WORKS STUDIED IN CLASS STUDENTS ARE TO PREPARE THE ESSAY QUESTION IN CLASS TIME AND AT HOME STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO WRITE THE ESSAY UNDER EXAM CONDITIONS IN CLASS TIME IN WEEK 10 Answer the following question. Choose one of the concerti listed below: Mozart Horn Concerto in Eb- Ist movement Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor- Ist movement Rodrigo Guitar Concerto in D - Ist Movement Discuss how the composer creates unity and contrast in the Ist movement of the concerto. In your response include the following: 1) Introduction How is the concerto typical of the period in which it was written? Why did you choose this concerto for your essay discussion? 2) Body (a) Discuss the role of the solo instrument and the role of the orchestra (b) Discuss how the composer uses sonata form structure with reference to unity and contrast. Include a discussion of the development of the thematic material (c) Include at least 2 quotes and refer to bar numbers from the score. 3) Conclusion How successful is the composer in creating a balance between unity and contrast.