Summer Schools: Sound Bites

This 4-day programme can either be booked as single days or you can book for the full 4 days.

This week is aimed at students who are already playing an instrument and are Grade 3+ (or have been playing for at least 3 years). Each day will focus on a different genre of music, allowing students to experience a broad range of musical styles.

These workshops are open to all instruments and students should bring their instrument with them.

Workshops

Tues 30 Aug – Live Film Soundtrack Workshop

During this workshop, students will collaboratively compose a live soundtrack for a short film excerpt using a variety of instruments/percussion and sound effects. Participants will analyse the film and use simple compositional tools, chance, and improvisation to produce an effective live score to be performed alongside a projection at the end of the session.

Wed 31 Aug – Klezmer Workshop

Klezmer is the rousing music of East European weddings and festivities. Both fast and furious with also moments of incredible beauty and sadness. Join this workshop to try something new, play together and learn from our friendly tutors.

Thurs 01 Sept – Latin Workshop

Explore the rhythms of Latin America with our specialist friendly tutors. Discover new styles and play your instrument in new ways in this Latin Workshop. The day will culminate with a short performance to share the skills learnt throughout the day.

Fri 02 Sept – Blues Workshop

This workshop will explore the blues and its origins in South America, including 12-bar blues, chord progression and improvisation and will finish with a short performance to share what the group has learnt.