‘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 – Volume 1
Rehearsal workshops around 'If Only' (for string ensembles)
Composition/Performance workshop based on techniques used in 'If Only' (ensemble/class)
Performing motif; arranging motific development ideas; creating & developing motific ideas; Creating Ground Bass; understanding suspensions
‘A’ Level: understanding motific development used through arranging and composing material; using ‘live’ instruments and/or software; developing understanding of suspension movement within music
GCSE: understanding motific development using arranging and composition templates; using ‘live’ instruments and/or software; composing/utilising Ground Bass structures
KS3: performing motific ideas from performance templates; creating simple motific development using composition templates; understanding Ground Bass structures through performance and composition
KS2: performing simple motifs from performance templates – based on song; composing simple Ground Bass ideas using composition templates
Rehearsal Workshop around 'Wake Up' (for string ensembles)
2 String Pieces - Volume 1
Piece 1: ‘If Only’ The music has been inspired by Baroque Period features ; luscious harmonic and melodic lines written over a Ground Bass; a Concerto Grosso type set up with a main string section and 2 soloists; use of suspensions adding emotional intensity into the music.
Piece 2: ‘Wake Up’ A fun piece of music that is fast and exciting. The main feature of this piece is pizzicato playing, imitative conversations between the instruments and the change of mood in the second section (G major to a modal scale based in E).
‘Off The Peg’ WORKSHOPS – Volume 2
Rehearsal workshops around 'Pledge' (for string ensembles)
Performing/rehearsing different sections, articulation and details as intended by the composer
Rehearsal Workshop around 'Tangoed' (for string ensembles)
Performing/rehearsing different sections, articulation and details as intended by the composer
2 String Pieces - Volume 2
‘Pledge and ‘Tangoed’ are new pieces written for string ensembles in 2017. They have been arranged for full string groups including a viola and double bass part but also adapted so a violin III can be used or with the omission of a double bass to accommodate for different combinations.
Piece 1: ‘Pledge’ has been written for string orchestra as well as adapted for string quartet and quintet. it is a piece full of rich harmonic progressions and luscious melodies.
Piece 2: ‘Tangoed’ a fun tango based piece enriched with dissonant chords within a familiar chord progression . It is in two sections which are both developed with variations.
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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