‘OFF THE PEG’ WORKSHOPS
These are workshops ‘ready to go’
‘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, not describe, which I can provide for you. I have the experience and success over the years of running workshops and groups for all types of composition and instrumental combination!! (See Workshop Experience)
‘Off The Peg’ WORKSHOPS – Anthems
Rehearsal workshops around 'In Your Life' (for singing ensembles)
Rehearsal Workshop around 'Everything Is Possible' (for singing ensembles)
Rehearsal Workshop around 'New Day' (for singing ensembles)
Anthem Workshop (for singing ensembles/classes)
Lyric writing, understanding strong song structures, creating structured melodic lines, creating chord progressions, adding instrumental accompaniment, creating interesting vocal backings
‘A’ Level: creating strong and varied verse/chorus structures; creating complex variation between different verses; using complex harmonic devices; creating complex/effective instrumental lines – complex riff lines, call and response, countermelodic lines
GCSE: creating strong and varied verse/chorus structures; creating variation between different verses; using interesting harmonic devices; creating effective and contrasting instrumental lines – riff lines, call and response, countermelodic lines
KS3: Creating effective lyric writing to fit an anthem genre; creating contrasting verse and chorus ideas – melody, chords; Creating riff lines; Using instruments to add interest
KS2: Composing effective lyrics to fit the Anthem genre; composing melodies for a verse and chorus; using chords to accompany the melodic line
3 ANTHEM SONGS
I have written 3 anthem type songs designed to raise morale and focus on pride in achievement. They have all been recorded at recording studios and so consequently can be rehearsed and performed with original backings. However, I have also provided a piano backing to accompany them to.
‘Everything Is Possible’, ‘In Your Life’ and ‘New Day’ can be performed in parts, unison or as a solo.
Piece 1: 'Everything Is Possible'
Piece 2: 'In Your Life'
Piece 3: 'New Day'
‘Off The Peg’ WORKSHOPS: (Primary Songs)
Rehearsal workshops around 'Makes You Happy' (for singing ensembles)
Rehearsal workshops around 'Blows The Blues Away' (for singing ensembles)
Rehearsal Workshop around 'New Day' (for singing ensembles)
3 PRIMARY SONGS
I have written 3 songs designed for Primary Schools. They are all arranged for part singing around repetitive chord progressions and are consequently easy to learn melodies. All 3 songs are in 3 parts but can be adapted for unison or only using some of the parts. I have provided full scores as well as lyric sheet and piano or in some cases band backings to aid rehearsal.
Piece 1: 'Makes You Happy'
Piece 2: 'Blows The Blues Away'
Piece 3: 'New Day'
Pricing
Prices for workshops to be discussed depending on requirements:
From: £130 for a half day or £250 for a full day
‘…..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 explosion of Afro-beats and catchy melodies, Jerry Moore’s Africa keeps toes tapping and provides a refreshing contrast to our big band set’.
‘I thought JT Blues was a really catchy tune, not difficult to sight-read and was very enjoyable to play for the first time. We will practice this and include playing it in our future gigs.’
‘Wake Up’ is just wonderful. You must get it published ….. very reminiscent of Britten’s Playful Pizzicato from his Simple Symphony’
‘Thank you for sharing your Ballad for Piano and Violin worked really well with the students at school. It is really lovely music. I particularly like the cheeky modulations’
‘The chorus melody for ‘Makes Me Feel Alive’ (song for various choirs) is so catchy, it’s been circling around in my head all day’
‘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’.
‘It’s lovely (‘I Believe’, violin duet). I particularly like the way you’ve shared the melody between both violin parts. The 2nd violin gets really fed up if they don’t get to play the tune sometimes’
‘Rain is such a beautiful song (song arranged for various choirs). I love the melody and lyrics, and the way you build up the lines towards the end is delightful’
(‘New Day’, song arranged for various choirs) ‘It’s so uplifting…. that’s definitely another super song to suggest to the MD of our choir.’
‘Makes You Happy (primary song) would be lovely for youngster children using one part or more’.
‘New Day (primary song) would make an effective end of term song, particularly for Year 6 with its positive message’.
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