Learning by Ear
This Learning By Ear module resource (PowerPoint presentation, PDF, films and website content) can be used and shared free of charge for non-commercial educational use only. Permission must be sought from Orchestras for All and EFDSS for any other use of this material.
Welcome!
Welcome to Learning By Ear, Orchestras for All’s online training module, created in collaboration with Emily Askew and the English Folk Dance and Song Society’s London Youth Folk Ensemble.
How does the Learning By Ear module work?
This module takes you on a step-by-step learning journey. A menu on the left hand side enables you to jump backwards or forwards to different sections of the module.
There are three elements to the modules:
Watch
You will be invited to watch and join in with short films led by young musicians and the music leader, who will model and practise different techniques and approaches to ensemble leadership.
Practise
Sometimes, there is also a task that will help you to practise and internalise the approaches modelled in the film.
Reflect
After each activity, a reflective question or task is posed.
Evaluation
At the end of each module is a short evaluation to help you reflect on what you have learnt during the module.
What do you think?
Orchestras for All and the English Folk Dance and Song Society would love to hear from you about how you have found the course and if you have ideas about how to improve or develop its content. Drop them a line: [email protected] / [email protected]
What is Orchestras for All?
Orchestras for All breaks down barriers to music-making for 11–18 year-olds. Through their UK-wide programmes, the National Orchestra for All and the Modulo Programme, they have learnt a lot about how music-making can be inclusive, high quality and joyful for all involved, regardless of instrument or skill level. Orchestras for All provides a number of Music Leadership Training modules, designed to help you develop your inclusive ensemble leadership skills. Visit orchestrasforall.org/music-leadership-training to find out more.
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Orchestras for All breaks down barriers to the life-changing experience of ensemble music-making for 11–18 year olds. They know that behind every young musician is an inspiring teacher or music leader, and they’re here to support them, too.
Music Leadership Training helps music leaders to build the tools, strategies and practical conducting techniques to start or develop an instrumental ensemble in your school or community.
The 10 online modules provide flexible, hands-on training rooted in inclusive practice. Whether brushing up on conducting, finding or creating suitable music for an ensemble to play, or getting tips on running inclusive rehearsals, you can pick-and-choose the areas where you're looking to develop your skills. The first module is free, so why not try it out today!
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