About ‘MooreNotes’
‘MooreNotes’ is a new and exciting venture for me. I have been a music teacher for the past 27 years having taught in a variety of schools in both South and West Yorkshire and have experience of teaching music at KS2 to post 16.
Leading class and group projects, as well as composing for school ensembles and shows has given me an excellent foundation on which to base tailor-made workshops and activities. I am also an avid composer producing original works aimed at the young and the more experienced performer.
JAZZ MUSIC WORKSHOPS
‘Off The Peg’ rehearsal workshops around all original compositions (for jazz ensembles)
Performing different sections, articulation and details as intended by the composer
‘Tailor-made’ workshops
These are music workshops that you specifically request. They can be based around ideas described in the ‘Off The Peg’ workshops or can be something completely different.
VOCAL WORKSHOPS
‘Off The Peg’ rehearsal workshops around all original compositions (for vocal groups)
Performing different sections, articulation and details as intended by the composer
‘Tailor-made’ songwriting workshops for ensembles and classes
STRING MUSIC WORKSHOPS
‘Off The Peg’ rehearsal workshops around all original compositions (for string ensembles)
‘Tailor-Made’ Workshops
These are music workshops that you specifically request. They can be based around ideas described in the ‘Off The Peg’ workshops or can be something completely different.
BUY ORIGINAL MUSIC
Music composed by Jerry Moore to be purchased
‘…..a lot of us were stressed out about improvisation but I think the way you did it was great when you’re really not confident, as we weren’t singled out’ Fran, Ten Sax player (Kirklees Jazz)
'Really enjoyed the experience of working with you on new piece. Felt that we (the band) were making a contribution to your music' Trev, Baritone Sax player (Farnley Tyas Jazz Group)
'An exciting and different sounding piece'
Amanda'The classes have helped to take an idea and turn it into a fully formed song'
Parent'The pieces you write are really enjoyable to play and work really well'
Trev'Blow Away The Blues' has a great swing feel and catchy melody. A great way to introduce part singing and 12 bar blues classroom work, ideal for my Year 5s
AmandaI thought JT Blues was a really catchy tune, not difficult to sight read and were very enjoyable to play for the first time. We will practice this and include playing it in our future gigs
Lynda'The song writing workshop was a really useful way to learn about techniques used in music'
Parent'I enjoyed playing the new pieces and thought they would be a good inclusion in our March dance gig'
Tony W'Makes You Happy' would be lovely for younger children using one part or more
AmandaReally good tune .... we really enjoy playing something that's different
Dave'My son has really enjoyed attending the song writing workshop and now feels much more confident when he plays in his own rock band'
Parent‘An explosion of Afro beats and catchy melodies, Jerry Moore’s ‘Africa’ keeps toes tapping and provides a refreshing contrast to our big band set’.
Amanda'New Day' would make an effective end of term song, particularly for Year 6 with its positive message
AmandaGET IN TOUCH
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