Composing with Purpose

Innovative, flexible, and fun! This composition curriculum for beginning string students provides an entire year's worth of composing lessons that fit seamlessly into large-group rehearsal settings. The lessons are sequenced along with first-year lesson books to reinforce playing skills and deepen students' musicianship as they learn each new technique on their instrument. Each lesson has options for individual, partner, or group work. Pieces related to the lessons' specific themes are suggested for listening, permitting students to dive deeper if time allows. This is the perfect resource to help string teachers give their beginning students an authentic composing experience.