The three films in this short series are aimed at pupils who are studying composing and arranging as part of an SQA course. Three composers, with varying backgrounds, offer a different take on approaches to composition.
David Trouton – music for theatre
John Harris – composing for concert hall and opera
Ken Johnston – Sibelius software and compositions which begin, not with a chord sequence, but a short riff.
A course created by Alan Coady of East Lothian that is intended for oral historians is now listed on the creativity Portal. The course may also be useful to anyone interested in editing spoken word files (mp3, wav etc.) The program is a free download and you can find it at http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
The full resource can be found here: http://edubuzz.org/alancoady/files/2012/04/Sound-Editing-in-Audacity-for-Oral-Historians.pdf
The Creativity and You national event at the Glasgow Science Centre hosted by Education Scotland, Creative Scotland and Scottish Government was full to capacity and featured over 20 presentations and experiences – some of which broke the mould.
A small collection of presentations and links from the event are available to participants and anyone who was not able to make it: http://bit.ly/creativityandyou
You can also follow the discussions on Twitter: #creativityandyou
Over the last three months schools in the region have been creating works of art to commemorate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. You are invited to view their achievements in an exhibition from 2 to 4 June in Kirkcudbright Town Hall.
The project was started by the Lord Lieutenant of The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright to mark The Diamond Jubilee by to engaging young people in this important event.
Ten schools have taken part in the project including Dalbeattie High School, and the primary schools Colvend, Kirkgunzeon, Auchencairn, Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse, Palnackie, Dalry, Kells, and Castle Douglas.
http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4182&item=6997
Primary 7 pupils at St Columba’s Primary School in Oban have been announced as one of four winners of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall’s competition inviting schools to create a special Diamond Jubilee menu for The Queen. The prize winning team will travel to Buckingham Palace on 15 June to see their recipes prepared by the Royal Chef and will help serve the Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall at a special reception.
http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2012/may/st-columba%E2%80%99s-get-cooking-queen
On Wednesday 30 May at 3.45 pm, staff and young people from Ormiston Primary will tell you about their Learning Stories. In Ormiston Primary School every child has a journal called a Learning Story containing photographs, video links and comments from parents, children and teaching staff. These Learning Stories have become integral to the life of learning at Ormiston Primary School and have replaced the end of term report card.
During this Glow Meet headteacher Helen Gardyne and her pupils will share their journey of development with their Learning Stories and this will hopefully inspire you on your own journey and to reflect on the nature of reporting on children’s learning.
Sign up and join us for this inspiring CPD opportunity on Glow TV <https://webmail.ltscotland.org.uk/owa/redir.aspx?C=644a9604105347e6aceb19a5ca1074e5&URL=https%3a%2f%2fportal.glowscotland.org.uk%2festablishments%2fnationalsite%2fGlowTV%2fLists%2fglowtvschedule2%2fDispForm.aspx%3fID%3d243%26Source%3dhttps%253A%252F%252Fportal.glowscotland.org.uk%252Festablishments%252Fnationalsite%252FGlowTV%252Ftvpages%252FSchedule.aspx> http://glo.li/Jc5gu7
Scottish Opera Connect gives aspiring young singers a unique, practical introduction to the skills and experience needed to perform opera. Our Connect Chorus meets throughout the year and follows a programme of evening and weekend workshops, masterclasses and performances, running from September 2012 to March 2013.
During the year you will work with a range of professionals involved in making opera in Scotland from composers, conductors and voice coaches to stage directors, choreographers and wardrobe designers. This is your chance to develop your knowledge, technique and creative skills. You’ll also be able to attend some Scottish Opera rehearsals and productions so you can see what happens when everything comes together.
To become a member of Connect Chorus you need to complete our summerGateway Course in July 2012. This intensive, week-long programme explores the past, present and future of opera through practical workshops and seminars. The week culminates in a short performance for your family and friends. Entry is by audition and all applicants should have some performance experience and be able to read music.
If you would like to get involved and are aged between 14 and 21 years old then simply visit scottishopera.org.uk/connect to download an application form and email your completed form to iona.jack@scottishopera.org.uk byMonday 28 May.
The National Records of Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Parliament, is mounting an exhibition in the Parliament from Wednesday 15 August to Saturday 8 September 2012 featuring two surviving original documents with a direct link to William Wallace. Many visitors to the exhibition are unlikely to know much about this turbulent period of Scottish history so primary and secondary pupils are invited to provide text, artwork or short films to help tell the story in a modern way.
Contributions for the exhibition must be submitted to the Scottish Parliament Education Service by Friday 15 June. Full details about this and the Education
Programme during the exhibition are available on the Scottish Parliament website (www.scottish.parliament.uk/education/wallace <http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/education/wallace> ).
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/visitandlearn/Education/50458.aspx
A primary school in Inverness will be flying the flag for Scotland next month after successfully winning through to the finals of a UK- wide technology competition.
The challenge for schools taking part in the Make IT Healthy 2012 competition was to demonstrate how they use IT to contribute to a healthier life for students, the school community and even for those in the wider community.
A group of P6 children from Raigmore Primary School chose to make a film all about their ‘Big 100’ event held at the school on 12 March, for Sport Your Trainers day which was part of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games team campaign to get everyone wearing their trainers.
http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2012/May/2012-05-21-03.htm
Created in 1952, to commemorate the crowning of the Queen, Coronation Chicken may be tasty – but it’s had its day. Local schoolchildren were asked to come up with something better by creating a recipe that would celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June and stand the test of time.
http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/newsarticle.aspx?p=8846
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