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From Sketches to Scores: Unlocking the Craft of Composition

13 Feb 2026
Seminar Theatre
Secondary Music

Discover an inclusive, historically informed approach to teaching composition, inspired by methods once used to train orphans to become professional musicians. This session offers practical strategies for GCSE and A Level teachers, introducing a technique that was developed centuries ago but which is still widely used in pop, film, video game music, and much else.

Speakers
Dr Christopher Tarrant, Senior Lecturer in Music Analysis - Newcastle University
Natalie Wild, Director of Research and Professional Development - Music in Secondary Schools Trust

Key Stage

KS4,KS5,Adult Learners

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