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VCE Progressive Aural Exercises Publications
“David Gardner’s VCE Music – Progressive Aural Exercises has given me, as a music educator, more time to focus on assisting students in developing effective strategies, rather than spending countless hours creating resources. The breadth of exercises is impressive, and their structure aligns directly with the curriculum and study design. These books are set to become just as essential as Deborah Smith’s and Jenny Gillan’s resources in the VCE Music space.”
Matthew Jennings – Saint Ignatius College Geelong
"David Gardner’s VCE Music – Progressive Aural Exercises has been a great addition to my arsenol as a teacher. This book is full of exercises that are formatted as per the examination, spaced out well and have given my students progressive challenges in the lead up to exam time. This book has saved me hours of preparation, especially in the revision time. It has not replaced any other existing text I have used but added and enhanced what I do as a teacher. What I especially like is that there are SO many examples of each type of exercise with accompanying electronic sounds so students are listening to what they might hear in the end of year examination."
Jodie Townsend - Head of Performing Arts Iona College Geelong
"Thanks Dave for this excellent resource, we are absolutely book listing these, they are fantastic!!"
Robert Breen - Head of Music Victoria University Secondary College
"Game changers indeed! Congratulations Dave!"
Dr Kevin Cameron - Director of Performing Arts Gippsland Grammar
"My Year 12’s have loved using your books and the clear progressions that were used. Their progress in both their Rhythmic and Melodic dictation has been enormous since using your books. I have one student who did not complete Units 1 and 2 and her confidence in her Aural skills has increased greatly. My class have been coming in one morning a week before school to work through your books. They are actually enjoying their Aural Skills work now!"
Helen Bourke – Newcomb Secondary College
Masterclasses & Workshops
"We were all so impressed with your masterful presentation today. I was just amazed at what you do for your students and how lucky they are to be under your “care.” It would take a new teacher years to have the expertise you have concerning all the intricacies of the VCE.
Thank you so very much for the considerable amount of time you spent on your presentation. We were extremely impressed."
Joanne Griffiths – president ClaSax