Gillian Howell

Gillian is a highly regarded composition educator with a wealth of experience directing composition projects in schools. Embracing all musical styles, from classical to jazz to popular and world music, Gillian’s work is highly collaborative and experimental. Gillian has a delightful manner and an energetic approach which engages students in her fun, immersive and challenging workshops that encourages hands-on learning and musical exploration.

Suitable for Primary

ABOUT

This innovative program involves a professional composer working with you and your students, providing creative opportunities unlike any other.

Composer in the Classroom allows students to work collaboratively with a composer/educator to introduce and develop compositional skills.

The composer can:

• Compose a school or class song
• Create classroom compositions and engage in improvisations
• Create musical stories which can lead to productions eg musicals, films, plays, jubilee celebrations
• Develop creativity and composition skills through interactive activities and games
• Mentor teachers in composition and arranging skills
• Develop skills in using music technology
• Workshop senior student composition tasks

COSTS

1-3 days $700 per day
4-6 days $660 per day
7-10 days $630 per day
11+ days $610 per day

Costs reduce per day on a sliding scale. Eg 4 days would cost (3 x $700) + (1 x $660).
Additional travel expenses apply for regional schools.