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Tinkerbell's magic dust (above) could be useful when looking for the creative spark.  However, the project briefs (below left) and supporting skills (below right) might also be helpful to the composer.

Projects: KS3 - 11-14 years old	Supporting skills
Year 7 Musical Starting Points Train project Classical Styles	Homework help Writing about music Looking for information Keyboard technology  Finding notes on a keyboard Working in groups
Year 8 African and Caribbean Blues project Arrange and Paraphrase
Year 9 Lightly Row project Reggae Rock 'n' Roll Music With a Message Dance workshop
KS4 - 14-16 years old (GCSE)	Supporting skills
Repetition and Contrast in Western Music 1550 - 1899 20th Century Classical Words and music in Popular song World Music	Music reading and writing  How to start composing  Computer Sequencing Multi-track tape recording The Chord/Key clock
KS5 - 16-18 years old (AS & AL)	Supporting skills
Film Music Keyboard music Jazz and Popular Styless Secular vocal	Harmony Figured bass Writing and explaining skills

Each of the briefs contain a composing activity which involves listening performing and appraising as integrated activities. About 3 briefs can be completed in an academic year. There are printed booklets containing these and further materials. (sales) 

There are also short term teaching notes, medium term plans assessment details and an overview.

Other composing pages

• Teachers notes
• Private pupils compositions

 

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