Free Workshops for Secondary Music Teachers with Sir James MacMillan CBE
Places still available for Perth & Aberdeen
These workshops, in Perth, Aberdeen and Glasgow, will explore some of the ideas in the book “Creative Composition for the Classroom” written by Sir James MacMillan and his colleague Jennifer Martin. It will look specifically at starting points for the creative process through practical music making and group improvisation. Exploring rhythm, melody, harmony and the decision-making process, Sir James will give some new ideas on how to get started and ways in which teachers can mentor their young composers.
Bring an instrument!
Orchestral, classroom or percussion, but please avoid electric instruments.
Places will be limited to 50 per session, so book early!
Perth
Wednesday 29th November 2023: 6pm – 7.30pm
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5HZ
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CTFJ
Aberdeen
Thursday 30th November 2023: 6pm – 7.30pm
Robert Gordon’s College, Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1FE
https://www.trybooking.co.uk/CTFL
Glasgow
Monday 4th December 2023: 6pm – 7.30pm
This event is now fully booked.
Tea and coffee will be available from 5.30pm at each session. There will be time for questions at the end of each workshop.
About Sir James MacMillan
Sir James MacMillan is one of the world’s leading composers and conductors and the founder and Artistic Director of The Cumnock Tryst.
The Cumnock Tryst began as a four day festival, bringing the world’s leading musicians together with the community around East Ayrshire, for first-class performances, workshops and collaborative experiences. Now a year-round organisation also offering educational and participative projects, the Tryst has developed an important role in supporting the learning and teaching of composition within the curriculum.
Copies of the book “Creative Composition for the Classroom” will be available to purchase at each event for £14, cash only. Please indicate on your booking form if you intend to buy a copy.
About SAME
SAME is the professional association which represents all those involved in music education and aims ‘to advance the education of the children attending schools in Scotland in all aspects of music’. SAME’s work covers all stages and levels of music education, both formal and informal. SAME has over 1500 members, mostly in Scotland but with a smattering of colleagues across the UK and a fair number of people in a variety of other countries. Membership is open to all who are involved in any aspect of music education and is free of cost.