The nature and practice of free improvisation in music
This is an open & public workshop/performance session exploring the nature and practice of free improvisation in music through a mixture of; the playing of the music, discussion, and simple workshop routines.
Members of the contact list should have received the doodle notification.
If this is new to you and you want more information, complete the short form in the footer of this page.
All levels of ability and experience are welcome.
Audience and passive observers are welcome too.
The current session format is:
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A series of small group improvisations. Duration 5 -10 minutes each.
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There is some conversation & discussion between the pieces.
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There is a social break of 15 minutes at the midway point.
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Currently, there are no workshop type strategies or games, scores or contemporary compositions. The musicians play free improvisation in music in their own time.
Interested as a participant but not sure if this is for you? why not attend as a member of the audience?
The future design and content of the Jigsaw events will be shaped by those who are involved, attend the sessions and share their feedback.
The session has been organised by Emma Louis & Phil Morton who are looking forward to meeting you; hearing your music and sharing your ideas.
New - The network website has a `workshop exercises` section, the exercises therein may inform or shape the future workshop session -URL LINK
Please arrive and be ready to start at 6.15 pm - the session starts at 6.30 pm
Venue
Ty Gwydr | Greenhouse 1 Trevelyan Terrace High Street Bangor Gwynedd LL57 1AX - venue wiki page - host website
Doors open 5.30 pm, be ready to start at 6.15 pm
Session date, The date is as stated above
Fee: £3.00
Contact: wales@improvisersnetwork.co.uk or use the form below
Complete this short simple form and let us know if you will be attending the jigsaw workshop, this assists the planning of the event.
