http://nevfam2.tripod.com/material/psalm23.htm

The 23rd Psalm re-written as a Choir Master.

The 3MBS Presenter/Programmer Training Course is a training course for those interested in presenting programs on air and/or programming the content, which is then put to air by a presenter.

The 3MBS Presenter and Programming Training Course is comprised of a group training stage that includes station orientation, broadcasting skills, media law, panel operation, programming, presentation, use of voice, scriptwriting, library and computer use. The second stage provides for one-to-one mentoring and on the job practical experience under the guidance of experienced broadcasters.

Once trained, Presenters and Programmers will be eligible to fill in for other presenters, assist with programming, apply for program vacancies or join a team of existing presenters in the broadcast of a range of mainly classical music programs. There is also some jazz, theatre, early music and specially researched programs as well as interviews covering music and arts related topics. Most programs use CDs from the 14,000+ held in the station library.

Training is specific to 3MBS FM and to be eligible to undertake the training course applicants first need to apply and be accepted as a volunteer. If interested in becoming a volunteer, applicants will need to complete the attached form. The application will be assessed and it is usual to then be invited for interview. In the case of those seeking to be Presenters/Programmers the interview will be followed by a voice test and music quiz (classical). Once the interview has been conducted the report, the voice test and the quiz are forwarded to the Training Committee to assess suitability to be accepted into the course.

If accepted onto the Course, a fee of around a $100 is payable. The Course is usually run over four consecutive Saturdays and the next one is expected to be run in February/March. Prior to commencing as a volunteer, applicants will be required to sign a Volunteer Agreement and undertake an Induction Session.

In order to be eligible for the next course applicants will need to complete the above by 13 January 2012. Application forms and further information can be obtained from Sally at 3MBS: record@3mbs.org.au or 9416 1035.

Please note: there may be other volunteer positions available in reception, the library, IT, website administration and production. We encourage all volunteers to be involved in other areas around the station including mailouts.

Kind regards,

Joel Carnegie
Operations Manager
3MBS Fine Music

1 St Heliers Street
Abbotsford  Vic 3067

Ph. 03 9416 1035
operations@3mbs.org.au
www.3mbs.org.au

HERE is the Australian Art Orchestra’s free listening room where you can listening to recordings of their work. Many are fused with indigenous or multi-cultural music.

www.iv-v-i.com/

This card game is designed for 14 year old + students who are studying harmony and cadence writing.

www.charangamusic.com.au/site

Charanga is a digital learning community for music education – once paid up and subscribed, you have access to digital lesson materials and support.

THIS NING is an online meeting place for teachers to suggest repertoire for class bands (Year 3-10): http://musicteachersnetwork.ning.com/forum/topics/songs-for-kids-in-musical?id=6343590:Topic:2305&page=2#comments Pick a few songs, and ask groups of student to learn them by ear or using the internet. Give them 6 weeks and see what happens!

HERE is a link to an Open University course on using music to aid children in multiple ways.

http://www.mustechalley.com/rhhsmusictech/My_Blog/Entries/2012/1/26_Finger_Composing.html

A cute blog post which reminds us to allow young children be creative on their own terms.

turbulence.org/networked_music_review/2012/01/14/the-global-composition-conference-on-sound-media-and-the-environment-frankfurt/

The Global Composition: Conference on Sound, Media and the Environment

July 25-28, 2012

HERE is a FREE e-book of classroom games (Music) for anyone to use (from FunMusicCo). Mostly primary-oriented, but could stretch to Year 7. Create a lesson out of games … Enjoy!

HERE you can download Katie Wardrobe’s new e-book – it’s a book about free music resources on the internet. ENJOY!

jozzbeatinteractive.com/jellymusic-pilot

Jozzbeat is offering FREE access to its new online Music education software (for 5-13 year olds) from February to April 2012. Click on the above link to find out more information. The program suits classroom teachers without ANY musical background, as well as being fun for music specialists. It requires having a digital projector or interactive whiteboard in the classroom, and giving brief feedback after lessons.

LINK HERE

Browse through this up-to-date advice from Trafalgar Primary School. THANKS TPS!

HERE are some free worksheets from makingmusicfun.net – naming notes and intervals in bass and treble clef. Make up a booklet for students to work through when they have a few spare minutes at a time.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI9d9jW1ouc

This amazing TV series (on YouTube) shows how a choir master tackles “raising education standards” for UK boys in Year 5-6.

THIS primary school unit on rock and guitar used the video game “Guitar Hero” to inspire a cross-curricular unit of learning. Navigate using the sub-headings at the top of page.

Read it HERE

Use SoundCloud and blogging to give students feedback on recorded performances / compositions. Read more HERE.

ABC Classic FM is re-broadcasting Andres Ford’s series on 20th century music (Illegal Harmonies) at 9.05am on January mornings …. or you can listen to podcasts HERE.

If you use a Mac computer, download a program (free) called Flip4Mac, then download the podcasts from the “Windows Media” links (which are .asx files).

THIS YouTube channel of Australian Art Orchestra shows interplay between Indigenous Australian singers and musicians from the Australian Art Orchestra. Play video/s to students and ask them to compare the treatment of melody/pitch and duration/rhythm. Which aspects are similar, different and interesting? When both groups play together, which aspects of music create unity? How is the fusion of the two groups achieved?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/us/music-lessons-on-webcams-grow-in-popularity.html?_r=2&ref=technology

In USA and UK, a growing number of students are getting lessons from instrumental experts over the internet (using webcams, Skype, etc). Read the article at the link above.

Read the article HERE

http://ministers.deewr.gov.au/garrett/remarks-opening-national-visual-education-conference

24 Jan 2012, Minister Garrett opened the National Visual Education Conference. Read his speech at the above link.

HERE is some free advice on being a musician in 2012 – from the Music Career wiki.

HERE is an array of warm-ups which suit middle school aged students – great for ice-breaking the start of a music lesson.

http://sandradodd.com/music/

This website has some interesting ideas and websites re. primary music teaching (at home).

HERE is a selection of textbooks and resources re. music education, as used by some Australian universities.

NUMU is a website for students to upload their own recordings and share musical ideas and critiques. http://numu.org.uk/

rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-US/home/

A computer game that lets you plug in a real guitar and it will teach you the songs it thinks you should know!

Watch a tribute to Ruby Hunter HERE. Download a file of Ruby Hunter’s lyrics from HERE. Ask students to choose one song, and analyse the rhyming pattern, structure & message of one of Ruby’s songs. FYI The dominant messages in Ruby’s music are “Stolen Generation” and “Indigenous Women’s Issues”. Her CD can be bought HERE.

HERE is Mrs Gower’s free explanation of the elements to consider while composing. Language is accessible for middle school students.

Students can practise digital editing skills and explore tone colour + form through re-mixing songs. Online music software called MusicShake runs re-mix competitions. Listen to their winners HERE.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16794606

This BBC clip shows a speed-pianist playing 19 notes per second, and compares the concentration with Kung Fu!

Marten Bequest travel scholarships of $20,000

2012 applications now open

Applications for the 2012 scholarships are now open. Application period is open until 27 January 2012.

The categories that are offered in 2012 are:

• Architecture
• Ballet
• Instrumental music
• Poetry
• Prose

To apply for the scholarship you will require the following information:

• Aims and activities to clearly identify how you will use scholarship monies and how this will help you in your career
• Budget for your proposed aims and activities
• Audition Pieces (for singing, ballet and instrumental music) of a high quality
• Three references from relevant teachers, mentors etc, supporting your application.

Read article HERE