Crashendo at The Channel

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Crashendo! visited The Channel at Melbourne Arts Centre today to create their own music using Ableton Live. Students worked in pairs to record their own drum beats, then mixed them with pre-recorded samples to make their own pieces. Students were then able to listen to each other’s music creations. Thoroughly enjoyable workshop! It’s great to be back at The Channel after a few years, and also to continue our fabulous year of student composition!

AMEB exams

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Two of our very talented Crashendo students sat an exam with AMEB (Australian Music Examinations Board) this month. They have worked extremely hard all year to be ready for the exams, and we were all particularly pleased with their results! Thank you to their teacher Daniel Tedford, accompanist Julia Hastings and their families for supporting them in preparation and on the day of the exams.

The students feel so positive about what they have achieved that they have already asked for the next grade books! Very happy to oblige!!

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Compositions in Crashendo! Week 1

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On 14 & 15 August, Crashendo! students from the Beethovens group worked with sound artist Nat Grant. They had a great time creating their own soundscapes and drawing what sound means to them. Then they worked together to perform their sound ideas in performance in front of their friends. 

Students were challenged to explore extended techniques on their instruments and find the courage to make music up on the spot. 

Thanks to Nat for inspiring the students to reach outside themselves. It was a fun, creatively safe space for students to compose and improvise.  

Thanks to Creative Victoria for making this project possible, Nat Grant for her inspiring workshops, and Teaching Artists Miranda Hill, Kristen Perry & Jennifer Timmins for all their help. Check out recordings from the project on SoundCloud.

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