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Composition Challenges

Thirteen seasonal ideas for writing your own piano music. Each one has a short story to tell, a few ingredients and room to write. Pick a theme, then pick your level.

1. Pick a theme
Choose the season or event that sounds fun.
2. Pick a level
Starter is a tiny piece. Explorer is 8 bars with more ingredients.
3. Print and write
Fill in the card, then play your tune.
4. Share it
Bring your piece to your next lesson.

Autumn term

BACK TO SCHOOLThe School Bell Rings

Explorer: Assembly March

Starter cardExplorer card
HALLOWEENThe Haunted House Creep

Explorer: The Midnight Visitor

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BONFIRE NIGHTRocket Launch!

Explorer: Firework Display

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REMEMBRANCEPoppy Fields

Explorer: Lament for the Poppy Fields

Starter cardExplorer card
CHRISTMASTwinkling Christmas Lights

Explorer: Christmas Eve Lullaby

Starter cardExplorer card

Spring term

SNOW DAYSnowflake Float

Explorer: Snowstorm

Starter cardExplorer card
PANCAKE DAYPancake Flip

Explorer: Pancake Race

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EASTEREaster Egg Hunt

Explorer: The Egg Hunt Detective

Starter cardExplorer card
SPRINGDancing Daffodils

Explorer: Daffodil Waltz

Starter cardExplorer card

Summer term

MAYPOLEDance Round the Maypole

Explorer: Ribbon Canon

Starter cardExplorer card
SPORTS DAYReady, Steady, Go!

Explorer: Relay Race

Starter cardExplorer card
SEASIDEWaves on the Beach

Explorer: The Tide Comes In

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STARGAZINGNight Sky

Explorer: Under Canvas

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Stuck for ideas, or want to share what you wrote? Ask Mr Emmett.