Percussion Workshop for Composers
The Array Space
155 Walnut Ave
Ontario
43.6442392
-79.4100469
Description
Composers can investigate and learn techniques that bring about the best performance from a percussionist as well as experiment with timbral combinations and logistics. Composers are invited to bring in a percussion part for one on one consultation with Rick. Isolated discussion will be possible while others are setting up or exploring sounds.Part 1 (1 hour) SetupJump right in. The first hour will be exploring the Array Studio collection of instruments, building a 'station' that combines colors and ranges of your choosing!Rick will be on hand to point out the possibilities of these setups in terms of:Best performance practicesStick choicesCombination soundsSight-linesPart 2 (1 hour) Rhythm Exercises and Improvisation incorporating:Warm UpTextural ambienceRhythmic solutions (3/4 vs 12/8, 2/3? 4/4)Part 3 (1 hour) More Rhythm Exercises and Improvisation detailing:Polyrhythms2 against 3, 3 against 4, 3 against 5, 5 against 8, etcAccented subdivisions 7/8, 9/8, 12/8 and more groupings and grooves ie 2+2+2+3, 2+2+2+3+3Recording Group Composition and Performance<p><strong>Part 4 (1 hour) Inspection of Works:</strong></p>Composers discuss specifics in their compositionsLimited seating. Order in advance to guarantee a spot.
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Start:
2016-11-06T13:00:00-05:00
End:
2016-11-06T16:00:00-05:00
Category
Music
Tickets
Percussion Workshop for Composers
26.84
CAD
15