In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


'SKETCHES IN COLOUR' Student Composition Cycle 2010/2011

Cloudy Blue: 
Jordan was inspired by the shades of blue light seen at dusk on a cloudy day.   He wanted to conjure the floating feeling and weightlessness of clouds.  He also wanted to express a feeling of calm with darker, sad undertones.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.

CLOUDY BLUE - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Emerald Green:
Rebecca was inspired by a variety of images (a  dark and sparkling gem stone, the deep emerald hues found in the depths of the rain forest, a mossy green castle...)  Her composition highlights the contrast between the depth and richness of the colour and the sparkling lighter tones conjured by the jewel.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Descrition:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.

EMERALD GREEN - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Lavender:
Joyce was inspired by the changing light throughout the day on the lavender fields in the south of France.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


LAVENDER - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Steel Grey:
Adam was inspired by the steel grey colour of the cylons and space craft in his favourite computer game.  He also had in mind a battle in outer space.  Adam tried to conjure the hard, shiny sound of steel grey.  He made use of f chord clusters as well as the whole tone scale.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


STEEL GREY - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Ice Blue:
Maggie was inspired by the cool tones and fragility of ice blue.  In her composition, you will hear these qualities translated into sound.  There is also a feeling of isolation and loneliness in her piece.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


ICE BLUE - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Black:
Mark created five sections in his composition to represent the different images and ideas conjured by the colour black (1) Dark and ominous (2) Empty, vast, lonely, and echoing (3) Sneaky and mischievous (4) Inky and grimy (5) Sorrowful. He also used a repeating tritone figure in the base line to maintain unity throughout the different sections in his composition.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


BLACK - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Crimson:
Kyle was inspired by the drama of the colour crimson.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


CRIMSON - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Yellow:
Emmet was inspired by the cheerfulness of the colour yellow.  He wanted to create an energetic composition with a bright sound, and a sunny disposition.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


YELLOW - SKETCHES IN COLOUR

Aqua:
Emma was inspired by the aqua waters of the caribbean.   She worked to create a calm, watery sound in her composition with the darker tones of night.

'Sketches in Colour' Project Description:
In 2010/2011 the senior and intermediate students in the studio worked on a collection of composition projects.  They began by studying two collections of pieces by American composer Robert Starer, called ‘Sketches in Colour’.  Each of these compositions is based on a colour (for example: Crimson, Bright Orange, Purple, Black and White, Gold, etc.).  Students examined what musical elements (i.e. tempo, tone, rhythm, dynamics, range, chord colours, etc.) were used in each to create an aural impressions of colour.  They then used their understanding of these elements to create their own colour compositions.  The complete collection of student ‘Sketches in Colour’ were performed at our 2011 Spring Recital.


'SKETCHES IN COLOUR' Student Composition Cycle 2010/2011

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