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“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music.” Albert Einstein

5 Engaging Classroom Composing Activities to try in 2025
Advice for Teachers

5 Engaging Classroom Composing Activities to try in 2025

December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Try these composing activities to get your students creating music with confidence…

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6 Film Clips to Compose to in the Classroom
Advice for Teachers

6 Film Clips to Compose to in the Classroom

December 3, 2024January 3, 2025 Updated onJanuary 3, 2025

Check out these brilliant film clips that your students can compose to…

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I Can Compose in Dubai
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I Can Compose in Dubai

November 28, 2024December 30, 2024 Updated onDecember 30, 2024

I Can Compose visits the Middle East!

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Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter
Opinion | Advice for Teachers

Composing in schools: thoughts on revisiting John Paynter

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Professor Martin Fautley revisits the work of John Paynter and talks about the importance of composing in the classroom.

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12 School Concert Trips to Book for 2024-25
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12 School Concert Trips to Book for 2024-25

August 17, 2024August 18, 2024 Updated onAugust 18, 2024

12 UK School Concert Trips not to miss in 2024-25

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Black History Month 2024
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Black History Month 2024

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

Find out about how we’re celebrating Black History Month this October…

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Black History Month Playlist
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Black History Month Playlist

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

31 days of inspiring music by Black composers – playlist to accompany our Black History Month Listening Calendar

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Inspiring Music Education Podcasts
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Inspiring Music Education Podcasts

July 15, 2024June 13, 2025 Updated onJune 13, 2025

Here are 7 of our favourite music education podcasts…

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How to Compose a Waltz
Advice for Teachers | Advice for Students

How to Compose a Waltz

July 2, 2024February 6, 2025 Updated onFebruary 6, 2025

Discover the key features of waltz music!

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5 Fun Ways to Celebrate World Music Day
Advice for Teachers

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate World Music Day

May 13, 2024June 17, 2024 Updated onJune 17, 2024

How are you celebrating World Music Day on 21st June? Here are 5 ways you can get the whole school involved…

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How to Get Started with Composition
Advice for Teachers | Advice for Students

How to Get Started with Composition

April 24, 2024June 18, 2024 Updated onJune 18, 2024

Get inspired to compose with practical starting points, creative ideas and musical examples…

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NEW! How to Modulate
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NEW! How to Modulate

April 22, 2024April 22, 2024

Find about our new compositional techniques course for secondary level students…

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8 Top Tips for Organising GCSE Music Composition
Advice for Teachers

8 Top Tips for Organising GCSE Music Composition

April 14, 2024June 12, 2025 Updated onJune 12, 2025

Music teacher Candice Wood shares her top tips for getting on top of GCSE Music Composition coursework and maximising lesson time.

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Interview with Florence Anna Maunders
News | Interviews

Interview with Florence Anna Maunders

March 26, 2024January 17, 2024 Updated onJanuary 17, 2024

Multi-award winning composer Florence Anna Maunders chats about her composing process, collaborating with musicians and top tips for aspiring composers…

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Interview with Sharon Jagdev Powell
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Interview with Sharon Jagdev Powell

March 20, 2024January 17, 2024 Updated onJanuary 17, 2024

Sharon is passionate about getting young people involved in music and breaking down barriers…

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7 places to find Composition Inspiration
Advice for Teachers | Advice for Students

7 places to find Composition Inspiration

March 19, 2024February 23, 2025 Updated onFebruary 23, 2025

Where can we find inspiration for music composition?

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Visit to International School of the Hague
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Visit to International School of the Hague

March 18, 2024April 4, 2024 Updated onApril 4, 2024

I Can Compose goes international!

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Interview with Kirsty Devaney
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Interview with Kirsty Devaney

March 15, 2024March 14, 2024 Updated onMarch 14, 2024

Dr Kirsty Devaney is a composer and founder of the Young Composers Project…

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