events and teaching

EVENTS

Four Monteverdi Realisations

These have been recorded in Melbourne by the Press, Play Ensemble, featuring soprano Merlyn Quaife and mezzo Alexandra Sherman. They are to be released on Move Records.

The Planets (for 4 pianos 16 hands)

The 4 piano versions of Mars, Saturn and Neptune were premiered at the opening concert of the Morley College Festival in July. A video can be seen here.
The complete Planets for this ensemble is being prepared and will be initally made available through the Australian Music Centre.
 

All at Sevens and Eights for tenor saxophone and piano has been released by Cala Records on CACD77021 - The Mexican Connection, performed by the HD Duo from Sydney: Michael Duke and David Howie.

TRACK OF THE MONTH
Click here to hear:
The opening section of All At Sevens and Eights for tenor saxophone and piano

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TEACHING

Paul Sarcich is scheduled to teach the following courses at  Morley College, London, in the 2018-19 academic year:
 

Click on the course titles to go the the Morley website page for that course.
Please note that A,B,C indicate Terms 1,2,3, and that all courses are one-year continuous.

Orchestral Conducting
A one-year course focusing on laying the foundations of a solid conducting technique. Classes comprise Friday night “theoretical” sessions and practice with a volunteer orchestra on Saturday mornings.
Entrance by interview – candidates should show a solid knowledge of music reading and theory.

Fridays 6-8pm, Saturdays 10.30am- 1.30pm

Downloadable PDF file of the term 2 2019 orchestral schedule

Pathways to Composition
This course is for students who have a solid theoretical background (have ABRSM Grade 6+ or equivalent). It will cover devices, techniques and styles in music in a categorical rather than chronological way, for those wishing to equip themselves to travel into composition, arranging and songwriting; or to gain greater insight and analytical tools to understand how music works. 

Thursdays 2.30pm-4.30pm

Course currently in suspension

Composition Workshop
For students who wish to advance their compositional skills in a peer-group workshop. Each term will provide an opportunity to write for instruments and voices and have the works played by Morley performers.

Mondays 2.30-4.30pm

Orchestration and  Arranging
A one-year course in orchestration and arranging/transcribing for small and large ensembles, encompassing symphonic, chamber, jazz and commercial styles.
Entrance by interview – candidates should show a solid knowledge of music reading and theory

Thursdays 5.30-7.30pm

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