Composing with WCET (Teachers)

This set of composing resources are designed to be used with groups of beginner instrumentalists up to Grade 3. They can be used with beginner mixed instrumental ensembles but would also work well with Wider Opportunities/WCET classes. Some can also be adapted to be used in small group and one to one instrumental lessons and some will work well with more advanced students.

Created by composer Liz Johnson and Nancy Evans, BCMG Director of Learning.

Composing with WCET (Teachers) Resources

6 Resources

Guidance for composing with WCET Composing with WCET (Teachers)

Guidance for composing with beginner instrumentalists

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One Note Piece Composing with WCET (Teachers)

Compose a short piece on one note using dynamics, articulations and other techniques to create musical expression and character.

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Composing using conducted signals Composing with WCET (Teachers)

Compose using different conducted signals.

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Exploded Melody - Exploring Variations Composing with WCET (Teachers)

In this activity the children start with a melody that they already know, create variations and compose new melodies and accompaniments.

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Musical Conversations Composing with WCET (Teachers)

In this activity children spontaneously improvise musical conversations in pairs. The activity encourages the children to listen and respond to the musical ideas of a partner through improvisation as well as invent their own. It supports and encourages young musicians to be musically expressive, without worrying about exact pitches or rhythms.

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