JODIE BLACKSHAW
Composer - Educator - Egalitarian
SCULPTURESQUE
Commissioned by Caroline Hand with University of Minnesota Bands. Grade 1~2
"Every block of stone has a sculpture inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”
Michelangelo
Woodrow close-up
Photograph by Ingrid Martin
Woodrow
Photograph by Ingrid Martin
Woodrow close-up
Photograph by Ingrid Martin
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Sculpturesque is inspired by the sculptures in the Minnesota Sculpture Garden.
The main theme is rhythmically based on the names of some of the sculptures.
Learn more about the
Minnesota Sculpture Garden here
See the
'Know your stuff ' teaching material
See the score
"Own Choice" component
See a sample lesson. Try it!
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Instrumentation & pitch range
What is a "colour wheel" score?Instrumentation is divided into teams. The make-up of each team is determined by the pitch material so that all instrumentalists are playing in a comfortable range.
Where may I buy this piece?
Teach timbre, texture and balance through this 'Burger King' style composition activity built into the performance piece.