The Spirit of Music - an Intro. to Music Theory and its History; a one-day course
Understanding the theory of music and how it has developed in a historical context deepens the listener's and the player's appreciation. Enjoy exploring some musical topics that will provide you with the inspiration go further along your chosen musical path.
Ford House
Venue: Ford House, GL18 1LQ, nr Newent, with its lovely house and grounds.
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, 17th May, 2014. If interested, please enquire.
Tutor: Bill Anderton
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Date: Saturday, 17th May, 2014. If interested, please enquire.
Tutor: Bill Anderton
Menu for the Day:
1. From Classical Greece to Baroque to Contemporary, recognising the character of musical eras. Monody; polyphony, counterpoint and fugue.
A music history time line. Music - art or science?
2. Music's Modes, Keys and Key Changes, Harmony and Dissonance.
3. Phrasing and Cadence; Chords and Chord Progressions.
4. The Harmonic Series and Timbre. Tempo and Dynamics.
5. An introduction to contemporary music.
Cost: £20.00, including refreshments; bring your own lunch.
1. From Classical Greece to Baroque to Contemporary, recognising the character of musical eras. Monody; polyphony, counterpoint and fugue.
A music history time line. Music - art or science?
2. Music's Modes, Keys and Key Changes, Harmony and Dissonance.
3. Phrasing and Cadence; Chords and Chord Progressions.
4. The Harmonic Series and Timbre. Tempo and Dynamics.
5. An introduction to contemporary music.
Cost: £20.00, including refreshments; bring your own lunch.
Learn Music Theory and Composition
Individual Lessons, from beginners to advanced. £10 per half hour lesson. Make contact if you would like to arrange a free trial lesson in Newent, near Gloucester. I cover a wide range of topics, including appropriate ear training, but will focus this to create a personalised syllabus to meet your own particular needs.
A typical syllabus is shown below:
A typical syllabus is shown below:
Contact me for more information or to book a place on the next course.
Musical Experience: A lifetime's interest in contemporary and classical music with some Guildhall training and rock violin in the mix. Current leader of the Newent Orchestra and a founder member of Baroque trio, Trio Carnevale.
Compositions: "The Well-Tempered Orchestra"; "Telstar Revisited"; "The Pauntley Quartet"; Alchemy
Media Experience: Radio broadcasts, talks and workshops. Regular online column and blog Muitterings, Musings, Meanderings.
To enquire, use the "Easy to Make Contact" page.
Compositions: "The Well-Tempered Orchestra"; "Telstar Revisited"; "The Pauntley Quartet"; Alchemy
Media Experience: Radio broadcasts, talks and workshops. Regular online column and blog Muitterings, Musings, Meanderings.
To enquire, use the "Easy to Make Contact" page.