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Mark Brown B.Mus(Hons), M.Mus, MACE is the current Director of the Performing Arts Centre of Excellence at St Columba Anglican School in Port Macquarie (SCAS). He has held the position of Directing Performing Arts for the past 10 years. Prior to this role he lectured in Performance, Composition and Musicology at James Cook University. He holds a Masters Degree in Music Technology and is currently completing a PhD in Interactive Compositional Tools for Dance through the Faculty of Education, Flinders University, South Australia. In his role at SCAS Mark oversees the K-12 Curriculum for Music, Dance and Drama as well as all performance activities across the school 30 + ensembles. His passion for education through the Performing Arts is at the foundation of his professional experience and practice. He also has a keen interest in educational leadership. Mark has been the recipient of 2 awards from the Australian College of Educators for excellence in Music Education.
Supervisors: Professor Tara Brabazon and Professor Steve Redhead
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The search for excellence in Performance requires patience, humility and perseverance. Understand... more The search for excellence in Performance requires patience, humility and perseverance. Understanding the role that artistic performance plays in a school's development is paramount to the success of the program and the school's ability to position itself in a competitive educational market. In a new school like St Columba we have adopted a consistent and multi-faceted approach to the development of the program. The key to the success of the program has been to provide students with performance opportunities that capitalise on their entry level skill set, whilst also challenging them to grow and develop their skills. Additionally, an understanding that a focused team approach is vital in supporting a program of the size and scope that we now enjoy at SCAS. This paper will touch on some of the essential elements for success.
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The rapid shift in technology from that which was situated in the professional domain to that whi... more The rapid shift in technology from that which was situated in the professional domain to that which occupies the domestic domain has allowed this research to be undertaken. The computing power of personal computers and mobile devices has gotten to the point where these devices offer the ability to process large amounts of data efficiently. They are readily available, cost-effective and the ability to leverage the technologies encapsulated within them has provoked this study. The design and implementation of tools to support the teaching and learning of dance and composition can now more readily be undertaken, leveraging technologies and devices that are commonly at the disposal of teachers and students. The rapid rise of “wearables”, Bluetooth technologies, mobile devices and the with increasingly powerful computing possibilities and audiovisual interfaces will allow for the design and prototyping of a software environment to support the creative practice of Dance and Interactive Composition.
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Teaching music technology can be a pastime fraught with danger, frustration and disappointment, a... more Teaching music technology can be a pastime fraught with danger, frustration and disappointment, as instructors and students battle with the myriad of interface, platform and hardware configurations. These challenges can often leave the novice user with a sense of frustration that negates the need for such technology in the music making process. My experience as a music teacher has led me to combine my interest in music technology, composition and software design, to create a customised and cost effective software solution that addresses these issues. Experimental Tools 1.0 can be used in the classroom, computer lab or in a distance education setting. It is a user-friendly environment that invites experimentation and creativity without complex manuals and overly difficult set-up configurations. This paper addresses the issues of software development and chronicles the various design stages from initial concept through to implementation into teaching environments. The paper also suggests models for future development and expansion of the software.
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This video is about colouring tracking as a means of providing a data stream to control musical c... more This video is about colouring tracking as a means of providing a data stream to control musical composition with the body. This first prototype connects with Ableton Live as a sample source.
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The search for excellence in Performance requires patience, humility and perseverance. Understand... more The search for excellence in Performance requires patience, humility and perseverance. Understanding the role that artistic performance plays in a school's development is paramount to the success of the program and the school's ability to position itself in a competitive educational market. In a new school like St Columba we have adopted a consistent and multi-faceted approach to the development of the program. The key to the success of the program has been to provide students with performance opportunities that capitalise on their entry level skill set, whilst also challenging them to grow and develop their skills. Additionally, an understanding that a focused team approach is vital in supporting a program of the size and scope that we now enjoy at SCAS. This paper will touch on some of the essential elements for success.
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The rapid shift in technology from that which was situated in the professional domain to that whi... more The rapid shift in technology from that which was situated in the professional domain to that which occupies the domestic domain has allowed this research to be undertaken. The computing power of personal computers and mobile devices has gotten to the point where these devices offer the ability to process large amounts of data efficiently. They are readily available, cost-effective and the ability to leverage the technologies encapsulated within them has provoked this study. The design and implementation of tools to support the teaching and learning of dance and composition can now more readily be undertaken, leveraging technologies and devices that are commonly at the disposal of teachers and students. The rapid rise of “wearables”, Bluetooth technologies, mobile devices and the with increasingly powerful computing possibilities and audiovisual interfaces will allow for the design and prototyping of a software environment to support the creative practice of Dance and Interactive Composition.
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Teaching music technology can be a pastime fraught with danger, frustration and disappointment, a... more Teaching music technology can be a pastime fraught with danger, frustration and disappointment, as instructors and students battle with the myriad of interface, platform and hardware configurations. These challenges can often leave the novice user with a sense of frustration that negates the need for such technology in the music making process. My experience as a music teacher has led me to combine my interest in music technology, composition and software design, to create a customised and cost effective software solution that addresses these issues. Experimental Tools 1.0 can be used in the classroom, computer lab or in a distance education setting. It is a user-friendly environment that invites experimentation and creativity without complex manuals and overly difficult set-up configurations. This paper addresses the issues of software development and chronicles the various design stages from initial concept through to implementation into teaching environments. The paper also suggests models for future development and expansion of the software.
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