Coghlan, Michael2015-08-282015-08-282015-04-272015-08-28http://hdl.handle.net/10315/30108Internationally trained artist Nicole Marques breaks free from the conventions of Classical Violin with her refreshing POP Strings compositions. As an educator, Nicole Marques understands the importance of student engagement and motivation in music education. Her innovative string orchestra & ensemble compositions are arranged for small and large ensembles and feature backing tracks that make working through the creative process fun! Nicole teaches Instrumental Music Strings at the Central Peel Secondary School Regional Strings Program in Brampton (Ontario, Canada), with the Peel District School board. enAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.MusicEducationElectronic Thesis or Dissertation2015-08-28Nicole MarquesMusic compositionPop-ing the stringsPop StringsHigh-school arrangementsString arrangementsEngaging students through music