Sarah Talbot

Those who know me personally will know that I am a stickler for self-study and improvement…if you are going to teach, you need to learn, right?

I have officially graduated with a Bachelor of Music with Honours. This builds on my previous degree of Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music).

It was a bit of a slog, particularly with my final thesis submission, but I got there. My thesis was about the COVID-19 effects on two choirs I have been involved with. I conducted background research surveys, analysed the data, and attempted to compare it to data from around the world and Australia. A task… Most components were built upon the thesis with bibliographies and research proposals. In all, the final dissertation was 71 pages (with appendices of research and a bibliography)….almost a novel…my grandfather would have been proud (being a published author)

I also rearranged two contemporary pieces into choral arrangements. The recordings attached are blended, with no part standing out as it was the sheet music (not supplied to this blog) that was credited.

• “Monster” by Imagine Dragons – arranged into male acapella choir

• “Anti-hero” by Taylor Swift – arranged into female choir with underlying piano part.

I also attempted to re-arrange “Everglow” by Coldplay and “Fall on Me” by Great Big World, but I found that time-wise, I wouldn’t be able to do either piece justice. At least I have hobby pieces to work on. Sheet music was submitted as the ‘Creative’ component of my Honours degree.

Anyway, I figured its been a while since I posted, probably should. I know its been a while…Been a bit busy personally, and have had to take some time to look after myself. But I keep on going…

Until next time…