WIRRIPANG Oracle Teaching Resource Instruction Manual

Tlhaloso: Karolo e 'ngoe le e' ngoe e na le li-signature tsa bohlokoa, maikutlo le libaka tsa tekheniki, 'me li entsoe ho latela liphetho tse nepahetseng. Liphihlelo tsa tlatsetso tsa ho ithuta li kenyellelitsoe ho ts'ehetsa ntlafatso, sebopeho, boitokisetso ba ts'ebetso le tlhahlobo.
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'Mapa oa Kharikhulamo - Lilemo tse 5-8

Explore and Express Ideas

Hlalosa mahlahahlaha ho 'Ncha' le 'The Oracle'.
Use rubato and phrasing from ‘Mistique’ to inform personal expression.

Explore character motifs through tempo in ‘Matilda’s Melody’.

Develop Technical Skills

Practise pedalling techniques from ‘Sundrift’ and ‘Hymn for Her’.
Kopanya boipuso ho 'Fur-Elis-e-tation'.
Etsa mantsoe a reng arpeggios ho 'Ncha' le 'Twilight'.

SEBAKA

‘Oracle’ by Australian composer Mark Matthews is a collection of ten piano solos suitable for AMEB Grades 3–5. 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.

Karolo e 'ngoe le e' ngoe e na le li-signature tsa bohlokoa, maikutlo le libaka tsa tekheniki, 'me li entsoe ho latela liphetho tse nepahetseng. Liphihlelo tsa tlatsetso tsa ho ithuta li kenyellelitsoe ho ts'ehetsa ntlafatso, sebopeho, boitokisetso ba ts'ebetso le tlhahlobo.
Music score is available for purchase at this link,https://www.australiancomposers.com.au/products/oracle

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Lehae la Baqapi ba Australia

CURRICULUM MAPPING

YEARS 5-8

Explore and Express Ideas (ACAMUM085 / ACAMUM095)

Lihokelo
1. Hlalosa mahlahahlaha ho 'Ncha' le 'The Oracle'.
2. Use rubato and phrasing from ‘Mistique’ to inform personal expression.
3. Explore character motifs through tempo in ‘Matilda’s Melody’.

Develop Technical Skills (ACAMUM086 / ACAMUM096)

Lihokelo
1. Practise pedalling techniques from ‘Sundrift’ and ‘Hymn for Her’.
2. Kopanya boipuso ho 'Fur-Elis-e-tation'.
3. Etsa mantsoe a reng arpeggios ho 'Ncha' le 'Twilight'.

Compose and Arrange Music (ACAMUM087 / ACAMUM097)

Lihokelo
1. Model new compositions on the A-B-A structure in ‘A Sunday at St.
  Setefane.
2. Explore motivic composition inspired by ‘Matilda’s Melody’.
3. Harmonise melodies with guidance from ‘Hymn for Her’.

Analyse and Reflect (ACAMUR088 / ACAMUR098)

Lihokelo
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.

– YEARS 9-10

Refine and Extend Techniques (ACAMUM099)

Lihokelo
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)

Lihokelo
1. Rehearse expressive gestures in ‘Sundrift’ and ‘Matilda’s Melody’.
2. Build fluency and tempo control in complex passages from ‘Fur-Elis-etation’.
3. Use goal-setting strategies during preparation of ‘Anew’.

Compose and Structure (ACAMUM101)

Lihokelo
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.
  Setefane.

Evaluate and Analyse (ACAMUR104)

Lihokelo
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’.

– YEARS 11-12

Le hoja e se tlas'a Kharikhulamo ea Australia e otlolohileng, lithupelo tsa 'mino tse phahameng tsa sekondari (mohlala, Katoloso ea' Mino, Kakaretso ea 'Mino/Setsebi) li tsepamisa maikutlo holim'a bokhoni ba ho bapala, tlhaloso ea setaele le tlhahlobo. 'Oracle' e ka sebelisoa ho:

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 performance-focused feedback and reflective journaling.

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YEARS 5–12

Sample Mesebetsi ea Thuto

Years 5–6 – ACAMUM085
Interpret ‘Mistique’ using soft dynamics and gentle phrasing.

Years 5–6 – ACAMUM087
Compose an 8-bar melody based on the opening motif of ‘Matilda’s Melody’.
Years 7–8 – ACAMUM097
Create a duet arrangement of ‘Sundrift’ using pedal tones and harmonics.

Years 9–10 – ACAMUM099
Improvise a new middle section for ‘Hymn for Her’, experimenting with harmonic variation.
Years 11–12 – Performance
Perform ‘Anew’ with expressive rubato and submit a reflective performance journal.

ORACLE ClassROOM LEBOTA LA THUTO

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’.

Tsepamiso ea ho Mamela
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?

Tšebelisano
Arrange or rehearse ‘Tine’s theme’ as a small group performance.

ORACLE & AMEB TECHNICAL WORK MAPPING (GRADES 3–5)

MABAPI YA ORACLE LE ANZCA TECHNICAL WORK (MPHATO 3-5)

TLHOKOMELO

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 5–12. 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

FAQs

Where can I purchase the music score for Oracle?

The music score for Oracle is available for purchase at the following link: Purchase Oracle Music Score.

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