Listening Beyond Hearing: Jenny Gillan
Listening Beyond Hearing is all about music and helping you to understand it better. Through books, workshops and online resources, Jenny shares her wealth of experience and skill in the field of musical analysis. VCE music students and teachers can book here for Jenny's invaluable workshops, but don't forget to also check out the website, at https://listeningbeyondhearing.com.au/ for articles, videos and downloadable resources to help you get the most from your music!
Progressive Musicianship How To - Video
Sunday 21 May 2023
This hour long video explores how to use the textbook Progressive Musicianship to teach Aural Musicianship skills in the classroom. !
May VCE Music Analysis Virtual Workshop with Jenny Gillan
12 May 2024; 1.00 - 4.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for the Analysis section of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
LBH Minis: Repetition, Variation, Contrast
Wednesday 12 June 2024
Three mini workshops to explore repetition, variation and contrast. These three workshops will provide in depth discussion of these three compositional devices as well as worked examples and a worksheet to practice analysis skills after the workshop. These sessions will be recorded for later access.
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Sunday 20 October 2024
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Sunday 15 October 2023
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
October Twilight Analysis Class with Jenny Gillan
Wednesday 4 October 2023
Give yourself the best possible preparation for VCE Music Exams!
Bring your questions, practice analysis under timed conditions, learn appropriate vocabulary to describe the elements of music and learn strategies for improving your analysis skills. This is a small-group session, designed to provide more individual attention.
May VCE Music Analysis Virtual Workshop with Jenny Gillan
28 May 2023; 1.00 - 4.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for the Analysis section of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Sunday 16 October 2022
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
Twilight Analysis Class with Jenny Gillan
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Give yourself the best possible preparation for VCE Music Exams!
Bring your questions, practice analysis under timed conditions, learn appropriate vocabulary to describe the elements of music and learn strategies for improving your analysis skills. This is a small-group session, designed to provide more individual attention.
VCE Music Analysis Virtual Workshop with Jenny Gillan
29 May 2022; 1.00 - 4.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for Part A of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Sunday 17 October 2021
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
Twilight Analysis Class with Jenny Gillan
Wednesday 6 October 2021
Give yourself the best possible preparation for VCE Music Exams!
Bring your questions, practice analysis under timed conditions, learn appropriate vocabulary to describe the elements of music and learn strategies for improving your analysis skills. This is a small-group session, designed to provide more individual attention.
VCE Music Analysis Virtual Workshop with Jenny Gillan
30 May 2021; 1.00 - 4.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for Part A of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
Progressive Musicianship How To
Wednesday 17 March 2021
This hour long workshop will explore how to use the new textbook Progressive Musicianship to teach Aural Musicianship skills in the classroom. Bring your Questions and let me show you some of my favourite bits!
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Saturday 17 October 2020
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
Twilight Analysis Class with Jenny Gillan
Thursday 8 October 2020
Give yourself the best possible preparation for VCE Music Exams!
Bring your questions, practice analysis under timed conditions, learn appropriate vocabulary to describe the elements of music and learn strategies for improving your analysis skills. This is a small-group session, designed to provide more individual attention.
VCE Music Analysis Virtual Workshop with Jenny Gillan
30 May 2020; 1.00 - 4.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for Part A of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
Online event
Lockdown Musicianship
Wednesday 15 April 2020
For those who just don't have enough online things to do!
The cost is $11 for the 50 min session (Free if you are in financial difficulty - use the code DONTSTOPTHEMUSIC at checkout)
Online
Twilight Analysis Classes with Jenny Gillan
Between Thursday 1 August 2019 and Thursday 31 October 2019
Give yourself the best possible preparation for VCE Music Exams!
Bring your questions, practice analysis under timed conditions, learn appropriate vocabulary to describe the elements of music and learn strategies for improving your analysis skills. These are small-group sessions, designed to provide more individual attention.
St Michael's Grammar School
Exam Preparation with Jenny Gillan
Saturday 19 October 2019
For students and teachers of VCE Music Performance.
This Exam Preparation afternoon will focus on the Analysis skills required for Section A of the written exam.
It will cover:
* Required vocabulary for the analysis of the elements of music;
* Linking the elements of music to the creation of musical character;
* Comparison of interpretation questions;
* Exam techniques and strategies.
St Michael's Grammar School (Performing Arts Centre)
VCE Music Analysis with Jenny Gillan
18 May 2019 1.30 - 5.00PM
An in-depth workshop that teaches the skills required for Part A of the Music Performance Exam, concentrating on appropriate vocabulary, sample responses and techniques for answering questions.
Presented by Jenny Gillan, author of 'Listening Beyond Hearing' (Teacher and student textbook for VCE Music Analysis)
St Michael's Grammar School (The Bailey Room)
Online Speed Analysis with Jenny Gillan
Wednesday 3 April 2019
Put on your slippers and make yourself a cup of hot chocolate while, from the comfort of your own home, you spend thirty minutes with Jenny Gillan. Learn quick tips to improve and practice music analysis skills in a half-hour speed analysis workshop.
Online - log in details will be provided
