Sea-Glass for mixed ensemble

This piece is for mixed ensemble with a simple accompanying piano part. It is intended to be used as flexibly as possible. The inspiration for this piece comes from different aspects of the sea and oceans. However, it is intended that teachers and their students interpret the music as they wish.

It may be used as a stand-alone piece for performance or as a unit of work.

It is inspired by the music of Arvo Pärt. Your students may like to listen to* Für Alina*, Für Anna Maria and Spiegel im Spiegel.

There is a simple accompanying piano part. The tempo marking is a guide only and it may be played at any speed but it is important that it is played rhythmically. The fingerings are suggestions only. The pedal is to be kept depressed throughout the piece.

There are two parts for any instrument that uses the treble clef including tuned percussion. There are three percussion parts. Parts may be used in any combination from duets to mixed ensembles for any number of players.
Teacups and wine glasses are suggested as percussion instruments. Your students might like to explore other everyday objects that may be used as percussion instruments.

The set includes:
Teacher Notes;
Full score and parts;
Creative planning grid for Key Stage 2 with ideas for lessons and activities.

Aims
This piece is intended to support the aims and develop the skills set out in the National Curriculum for Music for Key Stages 2 and 3. (2013) and ABRSM music medals. This unit of work also supports ‘A national Plan for Music Education’ (2022, pp.15 -34).