Introduction to Composition (Yr7 - Yr 12)
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Red Note Music About
Ever wanted to learn how to write your own music? Join us for an Introduction to Composition, presented by our teachers and composers Hana Lavers and Julian Smith-Gard.
- Learn the basic building blocks and strategies of music composition
- Work in groups to collaborate, improvise and create your own pieces of music
- Record your pieces to show your friends and family.
In the second half of the session, we’ll be focusing on creating music from the ground up, based on visual, text-based, and audio prompts!
Students are encouraged to bring an instrument from home the they may be learning at school or in private lessons. These include, but aren't limited to; violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, guitar, bass and more!
Attendees will be required to work in groups, and have a go at improvising in groups on their chosen instrument.
Age range: 12 - 18 years old (Yr 7 - Yr 12)
Lunch/ Snacks: Bring a packed lunch and snacks for our breaks. Please avoid nuts. Don't forget your drink bottle.
What to bring: an instrument of your choosing (including amplification if necessary, e.g. electric guitar or bass). We can provide percussion instruments if you don’t have an instrument to bring.