Anyone who can pick up a pencil can draw. Anyone who can sing or play an instrument can compose. Following the successful formula of The Composer’s Handbook, this second volume is a step-by-step guide to the composition of melody, harmony, form and texture and covers styles and techniques from serialism, minimalism, world music, rock, dance, music technology to music for film and the stage.• for composers aged 11-18• filled with games and activities• whole class projects• packed with illustrations and examples• projects for the more advanced

PART 1: TechniquesRhythm ~ Melody ~ Harmony ~ Structure ~ Instrumentation ~ TexturePART 2: TopicsStyles ~ Models ~ Processes ~ TechnologyPART 3: Projects(4 chapters featuring sets of lesson plans and schemes of work aimed at different class/group sizes)Whole class project ~ Group work ~ Pairs ~ Technology - listening and performing