World
Music Workshops for 2010-2011 - Secondary
- World music for GCSE
An intense one day (or extended) session to give students practical
experience of the most significant aspects of African, Indian,
Caribbean, Latin and Far-Eastern music. The use of many authentic
instruments and techniques will firmly establish the key musical
concepts and timbres.
- Composing – the global vision
How to incorporate ideas from World music into composing work at any
level. Fusion music in many styles is producing the most innovative
and vital sounds in jazz and popular music, and many contemporary
‘classical’ composers are finding inspiration in World sounds. Using
the characteristic timbres and structural methods of other cultures
can feed the imagination of students and produce exciting,
innovative compositional work.
- Ways into Improvising
Improvisation is integral to the music of many cultures, but there
are many different ways in which the concept is viewed. By examining
in detail some key aspects of improvisation in important World
styles, students can find new and inspiring ways of working, which
could then also lead to ideas for more fixed compositions. There is
life beyond the ‘Blues’ scale!
- Minimalism and Aleatoric music
Practical experience of the key concepts involved in arguably the
most influential and accessible 20th century musical style, with
strong connections to World music. Students are offered ideas for
performance along the lines suggested by Terry Riley and others,
perhaps leading to an ensemble performance similar to the seminal
1964 work “In C.“
- Presentations or Workshops from
the Primary range
Many of the themes from the Primary range are suited to Secondary
level with appropriate adjustment in style i.e. less emphasis on
vocal participation if this suits the group. The language and
references used are similarly adapted to an older age group.
Find out more
about our Primary workshops
Fees
Standard workshop £250 + VAT
suitable for full classes and for the full day.
Large scale workshop £295 + VAT featuring larger instruments which
require Transit van hire.
Travel included within 50 mile radius of Grimsby, N E Lincolnshire
and negotiable further afield.
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