New Work (grade 5/6 and up) * (2011)
duration tba
open instrumentation tba (EA)
commissioned by the Nova Scotia Music Educators Association
*WORK IN PROGRESS
Proposal
A work for grade 5/6 students that will have an open instrumentation (voices, instruments, or both) for a flexible number of musicians. The work will include a recorded soundscape (using environmental sounds) and a fully composed score for large or small ensemble. The score will have a structured form and a straightforward and simple melody, unison or with one additional line, and will contain some improvisation and interaction with the soundtrack. It is felt that this format would make it possible for a large number of students, in both large and small schools, to share the rich experience of working with contemporary composition, written by a recognized composer who lives in Nova Scotia. The project is one that is being undertaken in celebration of the 50th anniversary of NSMEA - 50 years of public school music education in the province.