May 23rd, 2013
Trying to decide how to go about composing in a large ensemble can be daunting, especially if you have never attempted it before. In my large ensemble classroom, students start by arranging musical compositions using songs they like and are … Read More »
April 11th, 2013
Since 2000, the Dallas Wind Symphony has created a tradition of performing brass fanfares 15 minutes prior to curtain in the lobby of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas, for each of its subscription concerts. Our patrons … Read More »
April 7th, 2013
From this new website: Composing Together is an approach to designing and implementing compositional activities tailored to meet the needs of your K-12 students. Offering music teachers and others interested in helping young musicians create original music, Composing Together offers a set of tools and … Read More »
March 26th, 2013
NAfME’s two composition competitions share the entry deadline of April 15 this year. The Electronic Music Composition Contest recognizes outstanding compositions that were created electronically and/or which include electronic instruments. Composers must be sponsored by an NAfME member teacher, and … Read More »
March 26th, 2013
Compositional Forensics: Examining “Skyfall” Michele Kaschub & Janice P. Smith “I like this piece and I want to make something like it. How can I do that?” Many times students have a favorite piece and … Read More »
