Where can I find IB Music SL past papers?

Every recent Music SL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Exploring, Experimenting, Presenting. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.

Does IB Music have mark schemes?

Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.

What's the best way to use Music past papers?

Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.

Music past papers · IB SL

2021–2026Group 6Exploring · Experimenting · Presenting

Subject overview

IB Music SL past papers — by session

Every recent Music exam series we cover (2021–2026), each with Exploring, Experimenting, Presenting. Practise a paper, then mark it against the IB band descriptors — that's where the grade is won.

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Practice by topic

Criterion-based practice for every syllabus point — revise the lesson, then mark your response band-by-band.

Papers by exam series

May 2026SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
November 2025SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
May 2025SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
November 2024SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
May 2024SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
November 2023SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
May 2023SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
November 2022SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
May 2022SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
November 2021SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting
May 2021SL
ExploringExperimentingPresenting

Practise any paper, then upload your answer for criteria-based feedback while official IB mark-scheme marking rolls out.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find IB Music SL past papers?: Every recent Music SL exam series (2021–2026) is listed below by session, covering Exploring, Experimenting, Presenting. Practise each, then mark against the band descriptors.
Does IB Music have mark schemes?: Yes — IB publishes mark schemes that use markbands and assessment criteria. Our guides explain how examiners place answers into level bands so you can mark your own work like an examiner.
What's the best way to use Music past papers?: Work a full paper under timed conditions, mark yourself strictly against the band descriptors, list every mark you dropped, then drill those skills before the next session.

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