Original Soundtracks: A Creative Introduction to Composing Video Game Music

Original Soundtracks: A Creative Introduction to Composing Video Game Music

Original Soundtracks: A Creative Introduction to Composing Video Game Music In this resource, learners will develop techniques in arranging and orchestrating ideas, learn technical processes in creating and mixing video game music and explore ‘real world’ composing challenges. They will hear examples of professional composers’ work and learn to create adaptive and immersive music through […]
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Composing the Elements of a Pop Song

Composing the Elements of a Pop Song In this resource, Kris Halpin takes students through a DIY guide for creating an effective pop-style track using sequencing software or online apps. Kris works with Logic Pro and Ableton Live, and provides several alternative platforms for electronic composing, including a range of online options such Bandlab and […]
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House Music Project

House Music Project How do you write music that makes people want to dance? Created by Teacher Studio member Emily Crowhurst. The aim of this resource is to support students to create: An original piece of House Music A piece of album art A live event to share their work This resource contains: Step-by-step project […]
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Keeko’s Magic Key: Storytelling Through Music

Keeko’s Magic Key: Storytelling Through Music The purpose of this resource is to encourage storytelling and performance with your students. It is designed for KS1 students (ages 5 to 7, but any aspect of the story can be adapted for use in your school with older children). Included in this resource: Teacher Notes Presentations in […]
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Valse de le Reine by Coleridge Taylor

Valse de le Reine by Coleridge Taylor Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875 – 1912) was an English composer and conductor. His 4 Characteristic Waltzes were originally written for piano and form an important part of the piano repertoire. In this unique arrangement, composer Bobbie-Jane Gardner and Geoff Hannan have re-worked the piece for mixed-ensemble of intermediate level […]
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Game Piece Music

Game Piece Music Rob Kitchen and children from Ravenswood Primary School in Newcastle show some examples of how you can begin to create music through playing games! This is an opportunity for younger children to consider improvisation and composition, and to demonstrate easy ways into being creative in a fun way. Created by Every Copy […]
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Sonic Branding

Sonic Branding In this resource, students will learn how to compose an audio logo. Emphasis will be put on sound choice as a feature of composition, and the language used to describe timbre. Created by Every Copy Counts Teacher Studio member Andy McClean. This resource contains: Teacher notes Presentations in Powerpoint and PDF format MP3 […]
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The Composing Cube

The Composing Cube This resource is a collection of tools, strategies and inspirations to help your pupils with composing and writing music, and that can be used within your existing schemes of work. The Composing Cube has been written and produced by Every Copy Counts Teacher Studio Member Vanessa Wilson Best. This resource contains: Teacher […]
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The Soul of Jazz Music

The Soul of Jazz Music An immersion into jazz music, focussing on improvisation, composition and music from the film Soul. Created by Teacher Studio members Jenetta Hurst and Katie Miner. Included in this resource: Teacher Notes Presentations in Powerpoint and PDF format Additional Resources Click the buttons below to download The Soul of Jazz resources […]
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