In this activity, students will learn about theme and variation as a compositional form and put their own spin on a familiar melody through group improvisation. "Theme and variation" is a popular ...

Wally was famous. He was composer for the Goon Show and Hancock's Half Hour, and music director to stars like Frankie Vaughan and Shirley Bassey. "TV Music Man changes his sex" screamed the headlines.

The authors plan to continue to explore this effect, looking at different genres and types of music to further their ...

The authors plan to continue to explore this effect, looking at different genres and types of music to further their understanding. “To ascertain whether rhythmic or cultural variations elicit ...

Naomi Wilkinson explores Elgar's musical portraits using facts, insight and animation. Elgar's variations show how music can convey personality, an event, a memory or a moment in time - but also ...

The authors plan to continue to explore this effect, looking at different genres and types of music to further their understanding. "To ascertain whether rhythmic or cultural variations elicit ...