Posts by Mark Taylor
060: Sue Nicholls – Primary Music Specialist
Sue Nicholls worked as a music subject leader in many primary settings during her career as a teacher. She has published several music resource books for non-specialists for A&C Black and OUP and contributed material to many other publications. Sue now works as an independent music education consultant leading workshops and courses for schools and music hubs.
Links to information in this podcast:
David Liggins – Ocarina
ISM Webinars – Primary Music
Certificate for Music Educators – Trinity
059: Syncphonia – Replace paper scores with a digital system for your tablet
Designed and refined over two years, working with amateur and professional ensembles, Syncphonia replaces paper scores with a digital system which synchronises to the beat of a conductor or lead musician. The current bar and beat are highlighted, so players can’t get lost, pages are turned automatically, and new parts can be distributed in seconds over a wireless network.
Syncphonia provides seamless, intuitive technology to enhance the experience of ensemble performance for all.
The Syncphonia system features:
- Conductor-controlled, synchronised digital notation for ensemble scores and parts
- Library of 8 scores, with parts for all abilities
- Hands free page turns, with look ahead, so you know what’s coming next
- Low latency bluetooth networking
Conductor app allows you to:
- Organise and manage your orchestral library
- Share new parts across the ensemble in seconds
- Intuitively and expressively control tempo
- User metronomic tempo control for rehearsals
- Jump to bar or figure
Performer app features:
- Dynamic position highlighting so you never get lost
- Instant selection between available instrumental parts
- Preview page scroll during rehearsal downtime
Find out more at http://www.syncphonia.co.uk
twitter: @syncphonia
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/syncphonia-conductor/id1267828984?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/syncphonia-performer/id1267918984?mt=8
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Top 10 Podcasts for Teachers by Teaching Ideas
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058: PRACTICAL MUSIC-TEACHING IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM
THE ULTIMATE MUSIC SCHEME FOR PRACTICAL MUSIC-TEACHING IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM
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