Performed by: Cory Barnfield (alto saxophone), Krista Wallace-Baz,(piano), JJ Koh (clarinet), Scott Erickson (bassoon)
This book is designed for beginning instrumentalists, current students and advanced players who would like to improvise and compose. A Score of Ideas can by used as a companion book to supplement instrumental tutor and band books. It will assist music teachers to help their students experience creative activities.
20 Ideas to Explore
Investigate concepts based on the fundamental elements of music:
rhythm, expression, tempo, dynamics, pitch, duration, tone, form, phrasing, articulation
20 Performance Activities to Do
Each idea includes a practical Performance Activity, designed to help students experience the creative idea being explored.
A Score of Ideas... the very essence of what good music teaching practice is all about.
Gary McPherson
Ormond Professor and Head, School of Music
The University of Melbourne
Contents: Captain Fred , Rikitiki Plop, Doodly What's It , Lookin' at Cha Cha Cha , Slinkissimmo, The Little Rag Rag , Three Out of Four
Contents: Big Foot Stomp, Everybody in the house jump , The Rock, Here it is , Reed it and weep , Strawberrie Smoothie , The Green Panther , The Lost Count , Three's a Crowd , Triangle
Contents: Leap Frog, The Accidental Spy, Tree Fellas of Sherwood , The BIG Test , The Tricky Finish, Trickie Dickie , Triple Treat , Three Blind Rats , Tiptoe Through the Paddock , Old Blue , The Lonely Hiccup , David and his Big Friend, Cha Cha No. 1
