dawn's piano

Composing and creativity is such a critical component of being a well-rounded musician. It is a terrific way to flip our learning and apply the theory that we cover so often in a new and inventive way. It gives us a special space for creativity, and opens up a discussion about the components of music like melody, harmony, rhythm, motifs and cadences to name a few. Being able to celebrate the accomplishment that each of our Young Composers makes each year is so very important for building their confidence in music and performance. So I proudly present the 2015 program's finished results: