Yey, I love it, it's Autumn time. The time of year for fresh starts, amazing colours in nature and there's still a hint of sunshine! This year I have a few exciting projects that have been on the backburner but are slowly but surely coming to life! MY BOOK! I have been writing a book… Continue reading It’s Autumn!
Here's a short excerpt from the 'Suffrage' songwriting project I collaborated on with DAISI, National Trust and Broadclyst Girl Guides. Film by Benjamin Wigley. https://vimeo.com/307664726
I absolutely loved this weeks session. I knew by now the sessions needed to get mixed up a bit to keep engagement so I decided to continue on from storytelling and compose a song. It was a windy, rainy day so was quite apt as I told them we were going on a boat adventure… Continue reading Djembes; composing sea songs
Today we followed on from last week with the theme of minibeasts but developed it into a story using our drums. We start in the same way; marching ants to sit in the drum circle, then warm up clapping games and body percussion. We play the dynamics game all together on the drums with conductors in… Continue reading Djembes; storytelling
Over the last few years I have been making changes to my delivery of music. I completed my training of CME Certificate for Music educators Level 4, Arts Awards Training and through this course and I have changed direction for the next chapter of my work and am now working primarily with EYFS/KS1/KS2 and am… Continue reading A new year, a new start
I had such a lovely time working on this songwriting project with DAISI, Broadcylst Girl Guides and National Trust Killerton. This workshop was part of a larger national project around the 100 years Suffrage Anniversary. I was asked to meet with the Filmaker (Ben), National Trust Killerton and girl guides to discuss what they wanted… Continue reading DAISI & National Trust Project; the meeting
