Artists in Schools Waiopehu College

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Artists in SchoolsWaiopehu College

• Composer Annabel Alpers works with music students
  in class and with school bands

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About the School

• Waiopehu College is a decile 2 school with
  approximately 650 students, and is situated in
  Levin.
• The music department is very well developed and
  receives strong support from the schools
  management team and the BOT.

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What the artist discovered

• I had time to work on my album while being
  financially supported.
• I discovered a genuine enjoyment of working with
  budding composers and recording artists. Its
  something Id like to pursue further- sharing my
  expertise with young musicians.
• I got a genuine sense of fulfillment from seeing
  some of the students develop as composers.
• Ive managed to gain some extra employment from
  Waiopehu College once the programme finishes.
• I am taking advantage of the local musical talent
  for some of my recordings, including a school
  bagpipe player, the flute group, some singers and
  the Levin Brass Band.
• It has been helpful for female students to see a
  woman making music on computers.
• Using the resource money towards purchasing a
  mixing desk for the recording studio was an
  enormous strength. It made it possible for me to
  directly apply my skills as a recording artist
  towards helping students develop skills in that
  area.
• I was an important role model for the students

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What the teacher discovered

• I shared knowledge about composition and gained
  skills around recording
• It gave us impetus to finish the recording suite,
  purchasing a mixing desk and rewarding software
• Students learned new skills. Two female students
  in particular have been inspired by having a
  female role model and mentor in Annabel
• Third placing for two students in regional
  Rockquest heats. A direct result from working
  with Annabel
• Students have gained skills in the recording
  studio and can share this with others
• We have had some really exciting outcomes. It is
  so inspiring!

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What the students thought and learned

• Annabel gave me good ideas for my composition.
  She helped it quite dramatically actually.
• She sees what you see, whereas the teacher gives
  you information. Because she is a composer she
  knows what you are doing.
• Her music composition is based on loops. And now
  Ive worked this into my own stuff.
• She helped me compose all my music. Its been a
  great help. Its good to have experienced people
  like her.
• Her style is the style we are into. Her music has
  a cool sound. I like it. It helps me to compose.
• We learned about how to write songs. And how to
  be motivated too. Some weeks wed get a whole
  hour or more with her. Its been really cool.
• She helped set up the recording studio. Weve
  learned how to use the programme so we can do it
  ourselves.
• Shes working while we are. She performed some of
  her songs for us. She shows us how she is
  developing her own compositions. Shes really
  open about it.