Available in WA

Mark is an innovative and inspiring composer ideal for your classroom. His vast knowledge of instruments - including those of his own invention - will delight your students while unlocking their creative thought. A session with Mark leads to a greater ability to play, explore and compose music for wind ensembles, class ensembles or school concert performances. His energy and vivacity for music – and life - is contagious.

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.