Music Composition, Minimalism

These workshops are tailor made to suit the needs of the group and may range from exploring techniques such as vamping, ostinatos, improvisation, chords and sequences, rhythmic ideas to sound world explorations possibly to accompany another art form such as dance, shadow plays. Compositional ideas exploring textures, orchestration may also be addressed.

These workshops could be based on a traditional form of music making such as Salsa, Samba, Gamelan, African Music, Jazz or contemporary western composition.

Minimalism can be explored by introducing participants to a range of approaches to composition by key composers from the genre as well as listening to CD excepts and trying out exercises using instruments to highlight processes. Groups are encouraged to develop their own compositions using the instruments and the processes discussed.

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