Seven young people wrote their own Christmas song in our ActuallyAmy workshop on Saturday. Some lovely spoken word at the beginning with the piano intro and middle eight played in by the children too. Depicting the meaning of Christmas.
Enjoy!
Monday 9 December 2013
Thursday 28 November 2013
'Project Lullaby' a resounding success
On 26th September 2013 I ran a workshop with Park Street Music CIC with young mums and mums-to-be in Northampton.
We worked with the young girls to write lyrics and come up with melody lines. It was a challenging project because the girls were in different stages of pregnancy, or with babies, so had lots of things going on outside of the workshop.
One girl sang the lyrics and the other five contributed through writing lyrics, recording rattle sounds and finally at the end one of the participants brought her baby in to be recorded laughing!
They also all typed up and laminated their lyrics with their own chosen border and font.
The girls are also submitting the song to be part of their expressive arts GCSE. Brilliant project!
We worked with the young girls to write lyrics and come up with melody lines. It was a challenging project because the girls were in different stages of pregnancy, or with babies, so had lots of things going on outside of the workshop.
One girl sang the lyrics and the other five contributed through writing lyrics, recording rattle sounds and finally at the end one of the participants brought her baby in to be recorded laughing!
They also all typed up and laminated their lyrics with their own chosen border and font.
The girls are also submitting the song to be part of their expressive arts GCSE. Brilliant project!
Tuesday 24 September 2013
Exam Results Summer 2013
Exam results from the summer term:
Grade 2 clarinet - Distinction - 130
Grade 2 piano - Pass - 117
Grade 1 piano - Pass 118
Piano prep test
Piano prep test
Well done to you all!
Lullaby Project with Park St Music CIC
On Thursday I will be running a lullaby songwriting workshop in conjunction with Park St Music CIC.
We will be working with 15 and 16 year old girls who are pregnant or have just had a baby.
Writing and singing their own lullaby gives them the expressive outlet to help connect with their baby while they're still finding their feet as a mother.
Challenging stuff but very much looking forward to this!
We will be working with 15 and 16 year old girls who are pregnant or have just had a baby.
Writing and singing their own lullaby gives them the expressive outlet to help connect with their baby while they're still finding their feet as a mother.
Challenging stuff but very much looking forward to this!
Saturday 31 August 2013
Noah's Ark - Towcester Holiday Club
'Noah's Ark' themed songwriting workshop over a 3 day holiday club in Towcester.
Four sections of the song are themed on:
You can't be serious?!
Don't mock me
Keep on trusting
God's Promises
Friday 21 June 2013
'Macbeth is dead' by Quinton House J6
ActuallyAmy Songwriting came in to Quinton House year 6 where the children wrote this dark ominous song on their topic of Macbeth. Telling the story of this gruesome tale with violent lyrics, a chanting chorus and witch cackles...
Wednesday 29 May 2013
'Stand up' by The Subs!
A great anti-bullying song written by nine young people in our two day ActuallyAmy Songwriting workshop. Spreading the chorus message to 'stand up and be strong' and some lovely lyrics that explain all four types of bullying.
Monday 6 May 2013
Paulerspury Songwriting workshop for Young People
Come along to the URC in Paulerspury 28th and 29th May for some fun with friends! If you are aged 8-16, and interested in singing and writing your very own songs, then this is for you!
Amy Clayton, of ActuallyAmy Songwriting, in conjunction with the Paulerspury Players, will be running the workshop, which focusses on writing your own songs, with professional recording equipment and expert coaching. Mixed in will be some team building games and artwork to advertise and promote your songs, Amy can draw out your creative and expressive side over the two days with focus on lyrics writing in groups.
The workshop will run 9.30am-3.30pm each day and prices are at the competitive rate of £36 per young person for the 2 day workshop.
Here is some feedback from previous workshops:
“ My favorite thing about the music workshop was the fact that there was a proper microphone and music equipment which was good as we could hear ourselves, which was a first for me. I think the workshop was very good and I will hopefully be doing more, if I can. Thankyou!”
− Izzy Tansley aged 14.
“I liked the fact that there was a theme, so it was great to be able to base the songwriting around it. It was also nice to work in a group, because then we can share our ideas.”
− Niamh Collins aged 12.
“The workshop was fun, I enjoyed it”
− Ethan Collins aged 11.
For more information or to book your place, please contact either Amy on:info@actuallyamy.co.uk or The Paulerspury Players Newsletter email:tracey.lylecarter@googlemail.com
Also advertised on WhereCanWeGo:
Amy Clayton, of ActuallyAmy Songwriting, in conjunction with the Paulerspury Players, will be running the workshop, which focusses on writing your own songs, with professional recording equipment and expert coaching. Mixed in will be some team building games and artwork to advertise and promote your songs, Amy can draw out your creative and expressive side over the two days with focus on lyrics writing in groups.
The workshop will run 9.30am-3.30pm each day and prices are at the competitive rate of £36 per young person for the 2 day workshop.
Here is some feedback from previous workshops:
“ My favorite thing about the music workshop was the fact that there was a proper microphone and music equipment which was good as we could hear ourselves, which was a first for me. I think the workshop was very good and I will hopefully be doing more, if I can. Thankyou!”
− Izzy Tansley aged 14.
“I liked the fact that there was a theme, so it was great to be able to base the songwriting around it. It was also nice to work in a group, because then we can share our ideas.”
− Niamh Collins aged 12.
“The workshop was fun, I enjoyed it”
− Ethan Collins aged 11.
For more information or to book your place, please contact either Amy on:info@actuallyamy.co.uk or The Paulerspury Players Newsletter email:tracey.lylecarter@googlemail.com
Also advertised on WhereCanWeGo:
Saturday 13 April 2013
Exam results Spring 2013
Results are through from last term:
Grade 4 piano - Distinction - 133
Grade 1 piano - Merit - 120
Grade 1 piano - Merit - 124
Well done to you all!
Grade 4 piano - Distinction - 133
Grade 1 piano - Merit - 120
Grade 1 piano - Merit - 124
Well done to you all!
Tuesday 9 April 2013
Songs from Paulerspury songwriting workshop
Three very different songs written in the workshop yesterday...
'Be True' is by Holly, Izzy and Robyn, written and performed on guitar by Holly, she sings vocals too. Izzy and Robyn are singing backing vocals.
'Holiday' is by Ethan, Niamh and Max, lovely song written about their take on a perfect holiday.
'Follow your Dreams' is by Alice Jacob and Sophie, inspiring lyrics about being yourself, believing in yourself and following dreams.
'Be True'
'Holiday'
'Follow Your Dreams'
'Be True' is by Holly, Izzy and Robyn, written and performed on guitar by Holly, she sings vocals too. Izzy and Robyn are singing backing vocals.
'Holiday' is by Ethan, Niamh and Max, lovely song written about their take on a perfect holiday.
'Follow your Dreams' is by Alice Jacob and Sophie, inspiring lyrics about being yourself, believing in yourself and following dreams.
'Be True'
'Holiday'
'Follow Your Dreams'
Sunday 7 April 2013
Article in Diocese of Leicester website
http://www.leicester.anglican.org/news/details/new-life-in-leicester
Here's the link to the article about the Easter Vigil on the Leicester Diocese website, mentioning the workshop and everything else going on during the night/in the service.
Enjoy x
Here's the link to the article about the Easter Vigil on the Leicester Diocese website, mentioning the workshop and everything else going on during the night/in the service.
Enjoy x
Sunday 31 March 2013
'Remember Me' by Risen. Easter Vigil workshop song.
Six young people from Leicestershire wrote this song during an all night Vigil on Holy Saturday as they waited to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
They wrote lyrics from the points of view of scripture, the thief on the cross, Peter, Judas and Mary Magdelene.
Enjoy! x
Saturday 16 March 2013
Paulerspury songwriting workshop for young people.
Paulerspury songwriting workshop for
young people.
Come along to the URC in Paulerspury
8th - 11th April for some fun with friends! If
you are aged 8-16, and interested in singing and writing your very
own songs, then this is for you!
Amy Clayton, of ActuallyAmy
Songwriting, in conjunction with the Paulerspury Players, will be
running the workshop, which focusses on writing your own songs, with
professional recording equipment and expert coaching. Mixed in will
be some team building games and artwork to advertise and promote your
songs, Amy can draw out your creative and expressive side over the
four days which will end with a mini concert for friends and parents.
Prices will be at the competitive rate
of £50 per young person for the whole workshop.
For more information or to book your
place, please contact either Amy on: info@actuallyamy.com
or The Paulerspury Players Newsletter email:
tracey.lylecarter@googlemail.com
Composition workshop at Leicester Cathedral
Have a songwriting/composition workshop booked in at Leicester Cathedral on the night of Easter Saturday. The overnight Vigil is in preparation for the Easter Sunday service at 6am. Working with young people and adults on the theme of 'watching and waiting' and the crucifixion. The song will then be showcased in the service.
Met with the Director of Music, youth co-ordinator and lots of other people on Thursday to plan and discuss... Lots to do. Exciting times! Song will be posted once it's finished!
Met with the Director of Music, youth co-ordinator and lots of other people on Thursday to plan and discuss... Lots to do. Exciting times! Song will be posted once it's finished!
Monday 21 January 2013
Songwriting workshop at Leicester Cathedral
Very happy to announce that in Easter I will be running a songwiritng workshop during an all night vigil at Leicester Cathedral!
For the young people of YP4L, or Young People 4 Life.
The song(s) written will be performed in the service on Easter Sunday.
For the young people of YP4L, or Young People 4 Life.
The song(s) written will be performed in the service on Easter Sunday.
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