orchestration

From time to time textbooks or band arrangements do not have enough.
From time to time music is ‘out of date’ with current students and repertoire needs a re-shuffle.
From time to time I get really good musicians in my classes and it is wonderful to see them perform as a group.
This is where Sibelius notational software and arranging skills come into play for me as a music educator.

I have created a vast array of musical material for ensembles, first time music students in year 7, elective classes made up of classical instrument players and even heavy rock players.  I take themes from Australian works, film composers and obviously the classical masters, to help my students:

1. Hear, sing and recognise these themes
2. Analyse them for composition, aural or theory activities
3. Perform them as solos or in a group on their chosen instrument

This has become a very effective technique for me in remaining ‘up to date’ with my student’s musical tastes.  It keeps them focussed and wanting to know what our next lesson will involve.  My lessons therefore become interactive in every aspect and involve the whole body in learning about music and how to make music.

Visit: Resource Corner > Class Arrangements for some sample works I have uploaded for each teaching stage.

Here are some classroom/band arrangements I did recently for my elective and younger non-elective music classes.
* Make sure you have the Scorch plug-in installed

• Not Last Nightan Orff style vocal rhyme based upon something I learnt in my year 6 music class

Remember Remember – An Orff style vocal rhythm in 6/8 based on the film V for Vendetta

Lord Of The Rings Themes – Themes from Lord of the Rings for my stage 4 classes (any treble instruments can be used)

Advance Australia Fair – Main fanfare for Concert Band

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