MusicaNeo’s educational project “Maestro-in-the-Making” has almost come to an end. We are extremely grateful to everyone who took part in it and helped to make it come true. Special thanks to the composers who responded to the call and created new wonderful music works for children.
Our team at MusicaNeo had to face a real challenge: 102 applications had been received, and each of them had to be considered thoroughly – the music experts listened to them repeatedly and analyzed each composition in detail. The incompleteness of some applications and the lack of audio samples in some cases significantly delayed the whole process.
Despite the tight deadlines composers managed to deal wonderfully with the task. Among the works sent in, there are music cycles and collections, compositions for school orchestra and choir. Unfortunately, we had to decline a few applications that came in after the deadline in order to preserve the equal conditions of participation for everyone. The style range turned out to be very broad: from melodic pieces with harmonies in the styles of classicism and romanticism to ultra-modern works that at times are very daring even for the ear of an experienced listener.
A few words about the criteria for selection. We took into account not only the artistic element but the educational value of the pieces as well. Special attention was paid to aspects concerning the social development of the little performers. We are convinced that performing in an ensemble is one of the best ways to cultivate communicative skills in children, to develop their attention and teach them to hear not only themselves but to listen to others, too. Besides, collective learning and performing of an interesting music piece is a great opportunity to spend a good time with friends! As a result, three quarters of the works selected for publication represent ensemble pieces. The booklet will also include bright compositions for solo instruments that will no doubt become a perfect adornment for any concert.
At the moment, the “Maestro-in-the-Making” digital sheet music booklet for beginners is prepared for publication and will soon become available for free download at a special page dedicated to the project. We will announce its publication additionally. All the selected works can already be downloaded from the composers’ personal websites at MusicaNeo.
The list of compositions included for publication in the digital music booklet “Maestro-in-the-Making”:
- 10 Little Duets for Teacher and Student for 2 Flutes (Jordan Grigg)
- A Little Hedgehog is Off to a Party (Vladimir Malganov)
- Camel of Mine - Travels with a Three-Legged Camel (John Gibson)
- Exercises and Etudes in the Country Style, Op.15 No.3 (Alexander Khodakovsky)
- Fly, Carpet, Fly (Robert Barr)
- I Own A Rocking Horse (Seth Evans)
- Red Boy (Kirill Voljanin)
- Sha-la-la Song (Dieter Angerer)
- Suite for the Young (Malcolm Dedman)
- The Farmyard (Sonja Grossner)
- The Letter from Kansas for Piano Four Hands (Ariel Davydov)
- Zita in Wonderland (Stephan Beneking)
In conclusion, we would like to once again thank everyone who supported our educational project and to wish all the participants further success in creative endeavors. Please follow our official blog announcements and take part in other upcoming projects by MusicaNeo!
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