Have you had any Creative Composers? April 13, 2009

I have had an idea that I want to put to good use, but I think I need some advice first! I would just love to have a composing contest with my students. I have never done anything like that before, but I have so many of them that always want to play me a little tune here and there that they have made up on their own. Do you think it is too difficult of a task for them to actually “write” their composition down? I would love to make a contest out of it and have them all play their pieces at the next recital we will have. I thought maybe I could come up with some sort of “voting” system and then a prize for the best composition. Most of them are beginners with great imaginations, and I would love to see them put their imaginations and talents to good use. Have any of you ever tried anything remotely close to this? Or, are my expectations too high for my students?