Oracle Teaching Resource
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Specifications
Title: Oracle
Composer: Mark Matthews
Publisher: Wirripang – Home of Australian
Composers
Product Information
Curriculum and Technical Integration
Resource
Authors: Tiana Earnshaw AMusA, BMus,
BLearningDesign & Mark Matthews Australian Composer
Description: Each piece is presented with key
signatures, mood and technical focus areas, and mapped to relevant
outcomes. Additional learning experiences are included to support
improvisation, composition, performance preparation, and
analysis.
Music Score: Available for purchase at this
link.
Product Usage Instructions
Curriculum Mapping – Years 5-8
1. Explore and Express Ideas
- Interpret expressive dynamics in ‘Anew’ and ‘The Oracle’.
- Use rubato and phrasing from ‘Mistique’ to inform personal
expression. - Explore character motifs through tempo in ‘Matilda’s
Melody’.
2. Develop Technical Skills
- Practise pedalling techniques from ‘Sundrift’ and ‘Hymn for
Her’. - Coordinate hand independence in ‘Fur-Elis-e-tation’.
- Perform phrased arpeggios in ‘Anew’ and ‘Twilight’.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where can I purchase the music score for Oracle?
A: The music score for Oracle is available for purchase at the
following link: Purchase
Oracle Music Score.
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`Oracle’
Composed by Mark Matthews
Published by Wirripang
Home of Australian Composers
CURRICULUM AND TECHNICAL INTEGRATION
RESOURCE
Written By
Tiana Earnshaw AMusA, BMus, BLearningDesign
Mark Matthews Australian Composer
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Curriculum Mapping Years 58……………………………………………………………. 4 Curriculum Mapping Years 910………………………………………………………….. 5 Curriculum Mapping Years 1112 (Senior Secondary)………………………. 6 Learning Experience Examples Aligned with Curriculum Outcomes….. 7,8 Application in the Classroom…………………………………………………………………. 9 Summary Alignment Table……………………………………………………………………… 9 Lesson Pack……………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 Classroom Learning Wall ……………………………………………………………………….. 11 Private Teaching Pedagogy…………………………………………………………………… 12 Opus 2 & AMEB Technical Work Mapping (Grades 36) ………………………12 Opus 2 & ANZCA Technical Work Mapping (Grades 36) …………………….13
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PREFACE
`Oracle’ by Australian composer Mark Matthews is a collection of ten piano solos suitable for AMEB Grades 35. These pieces offer a rich blend of technical studies and musical expression, covering a diverse emotional palette and a range of pedagogical goals. This teacher guide aligns the pieces with the Australian Curriculum (The Arts Music), AMEB and ANZCA technical expectations, and includes classroom and private studio applications.
Each piece is presented with key signatures, mood and technical focus areas, and mapped to relevant outcomes. Additional learning experiences are included to support improvisation, composition, performance preparation, and analysis.
Music
score
is
available
for
purchase
at
this
link,
Published by Wirripang Home of Australian Composers
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CURRICULUM MAPPING – YEARS 5-8
1. Explore and Express Ideas (ACAMUM085 / ACAMUM095) Connections
1. Interpret expressive dynamics in `Anew’ and `The Oracle’. 2. Use rubato and phrasing from `Mistique’ to inform personal expression. 3. Explore character motifs through tempo in `Matilda’s Melody’.
2. Develop Technical Skills (ACAMUM086 / ACAMUM096) Connections
1. Practise pedalling techniques from `Sundrift’ and `Hymn for Her’. 2. Coordinate hand independence in `Fur-Elis-e-tation’. 3. Perform phrased arpeggios in `Anew’ and `Twilight’.
3. Compose and Arrange Music (ACAMUM087 / ACAMUM097) Connections
1. Model new compositions on the A-B-A structure in `A Sunday at St. Stephens’.
2. Explore motivic composition inspired by `Matilda’s Melody’. 3. Harmonise melodies with guidance from `Hymn for Her’.
4. Analyse and Reflect (ACAMUR088 / ACAMUR098) Connections
1. Discuss emotional impact of harmony in `Mistique’ and `Oracle’. 2. Compare variation technique in `Fur-Elis-e-tation’ to Beethoven’s original. 3. Analyse phrasing choices across multiple pieces in group work.
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CURRICULUM MAPPING – YEARS 9-10
Refine and Extend Techniques (ACAMUM099) Connections
1. Use rubato and phrasing from `tine’s theme’ and `Mistique’ in improvisations.
2. Adapt harmonic progressions from `Hymn for Her’ for new arrangements. 3. Reharmonise themes from `Oracle’ or `At Twilight’ using alternative voicings.
Develop Repertoire and Fluency (ACAMUM100) Connections
1. Rehearse expressive gestures in `Sundrift’ and `Matilda’s Melody’. 2. Build fluency and tempo control in complex passages from `Fur-Elis-e-
tation’. 3. Use goal-setting strategies during preparation of `Anew’.
Compose and Structure (ACAMUM101) Connections
1. Model compositions on ternary and variation forms used in `Hymn for Her’ and `At Twilight’.
2. Use motivic development techniques from `Matilda’s Melody’. 3. Create contrasting sections using guidance from `A Sunday at St.
Stephens’.
Evaluate and Analyse (ACAMUR104) Connections
1. Analyse stylistic elements and form in `Oracle’ and `Fur-Elis-e-tation’. 2. Compare rubato interpretation in multiple recordings of `Mistique’. 3. Critique phrasing and emotional intent in `tine’s theme’.
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CURRICULUM MAPPING – YEARS 11-12
While not under the direct Australian Curriculum, senior secondary music courses (e.g. Music Extension, Music General/Specialist) focus on performance mastery, stylistic interpretation, and analysis. ‘Oracle’ can be used to:
Prepare solo performance repertoire (e.g. `Anew’, `Oracle’, `Fur-Elis-etation’) to demonstrate expressive control and stylistic interpretation. Develop refined expressive phrasing using pieces like `Mistique’, `tine’s theme’, and `At Twilight’. Use `Matilda’s Melody’ and `Sundrift’ as inspiration for reflective and narrative composition tasks. Analyse chord structures and form in `Hymn for Her’ and `A Sunday at St. Stephens’ to inform compositional planning. Compare performance interpretation across different pianists using recorded versions of the pieces. Prepare for AMEB and ANZCA repertoire lists with performancefocused feedback and reflective journaling.
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EXAMPLES ALIGNED WITH CURRICULUM OUTCOMES
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LEARNING EXPERIENCE EXAMPLES ALIGNED WITH CURRICULUM OUTCOMES
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APPLICATION IN THE CLASSROOM
SUMMARY ALIGNMENT TABLE
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ORACLE LESSON PACK YEARS 512
Sample Lesson Activities
Years 56 ACAMUM085 Interpret `Mistique’ using soft dynamics and gentle phrasing. Years 56 ACAMUM087 Compose an 8-bar melody based on the opening motif of `Matilda’s Melody’. Years 78 ACAMUM097 Create a duet arrangement of `Sundrift’ using pedal tones and harmonics. Years 910 ACAMUM099 Improvise a new middle section for `Hymn for Her’ experimenting with harmonic variation. Years 1112 Performance Perform `Anew’ with expressive rubato and submit a reflective performance journal.
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ORACLE CLASSROOM LEARNING WALL
Performance Focus Use phrasing and rubato to evoke character in each piece. Composition Focus ·Model new works on the A-B-A form in `A Sunday at St. Stephens’ or theme-and-variation in `Sundrift’. Listening Focus ·What emotional stories or settings do the pieces convey? Analysis Focus Which musical elements are used in `Oracle’ and how do they support the mood? Collaboration Arrange or rehearse `Tine’s theme’ as a small group performance.
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Private Teaching Pedagogy
ORACLE & AMEB TECHNICAL WORK MAPPING (GRADES 35)
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Private Teaching Pedagogy
ORACLE & ANZCA TECHNICAL WORK MAPPING (GRADES 3-5)
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ENDNOTE
Thank you for exploring ‘Oracle’ by Mark Matthews within your music teaching practice. This teacher pack supports integration of the album into classroom and studio learning for students in Years 512. With connections to both AMEB and ANZCA standards, the pieces serve as valuable resources for performance, composition, and musical understanding. The ‘Oracle’ audio music album is available through Remarkable Music. We encourage you to explore recordings of each piece on streaming platforms for further inspiration. Music score is available for purchase at this link, https://www.australiancomposers.com.au/products/oracle
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Documents / Resources
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