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Baby Steps Reflection #2

My "Baby Steps" resource is well underway and I have created the first two sections of it including an activity developing an inspiration...

Performance Technologies

Gaining authenticity in the classroom and engaging students through relevant performance experiences is essential in ensuring that their...

Composition Reflection #7

Today I had a tutorial with my lecturer at the SCM on my composition. I showed him my draft (D which you can find here) and he gave me...

Composition Reflection #6

My composition is developing really quickly! I have surprised myself and I am really enjoying the process. Today I got a lot done and...

Baby Steps Reflection #1

Composition in the classroom should be scaffolded and modeled in a way that supports students to experiment and create music. Creating a...

Composition Reflection #5

Section B is officially coming together. After working on section A yesterday I was really excited to keep going today and create some...

Composition Reflection #4

I have finally finished the first section of my composition! Section A is the section that I discussed in my previous reflection. It...

Composition Reflection #3

Today I developed my melodic material and added some accompaniment in the violins. At the start I have tried to create a sense of space...

Drum Sequencing and BYOD in Schools

Have you ever wanted to create a cool beat that is groovy and unique? Well make sure to check out the iOs app DM1 (Drum Sequencer 1) by...

Composition Reflection #2

Today I developed my melodic material - focusing on the main melodic theme that will be explored throughout the piece. In case you...

Composition Reflection #1

Hello and welcome to my blog thread that will document the process of composing an original piece for MUED3603 (Composition in Music...

Mixed Bag Arrangement #5

A Note to the Teacher. A completed arrangement of Ludovico Einaudi’s piece Divenire is provided through the various Sibelius files, pdf...

Teaching with Technology

In the 21st century classroom, technology should be used in an effective and engaging way that facilitates learning. There are a large...

Putting it into Practice:

Yesterday at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Music Education students had the privilege of working with Ensemble Offspring to record...

Mixed Bag Arrangement #4

Today in the Composition in Music Education class at the SCM I workshopped my arrangement and tested my completed draft. Overall, I was...

Mixed Bag Arrangement #3

Today I developed the various parts in my arrangement of Divenire by Ludovico Einaudi. In my first reflection for this task I discussed...

Mixed Bag Arrangement #2

Today I worked on my structure for the arrangement and thought about the components of this work to include in order to create a...

The Maker Movement in Music Education

Educators all around the world are constantly trying to instil a hunger for learning in their students. New methodologies, theories and...

Mixed Bag Arrangement #1

As part of the subject Composition in Music Education at the Sydney Conservatorium this semester I am created a resource for the...

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