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Musarc: On Air - choral workshops and concert
Join Musarc, the choir of the Department of Architecture and Spatial Design, London Metropolitan University, for On Air, an afternoon of choral workshops and a concert with three contemporary composers in one of London’s great acoustic spaces.
When and where?
Thursday 1 July 2010
Choral workshops 4.30-8.30pm
Open rehearsal and concert 8.30-9.30pm
at St. Stephen Walbrook, 39 Walbrook, London EC4N 8BN
www.ststephenwalbrook.net
What's the format of the day?
Workshops
Each of 3 contemporary composers is given 1 hour to explain, develop and rehearse a new work with the audience. The given framework will differ from one workshop to the next and will involve elements of traditional choral singing, improvisation, speech, timing, real-time sound manipulation, graphic scores, and an engagement with movement, performance and the effects the sounds create in the space. The afternoon will start with a brief introduction and each workshop will begin with a short rhythm and singing lesson with Musarc’s conductor Cathy Heller-Jones.
Open rehearsal and concert
The last hour of On Air will be open to the public. Each of the works will be introduced by its composer, revisited in a short open rehearsal and performed for the audience.
Who can take part?
On Air is for anyone interested in singing and making music. It is an opportunity to experiment with new approaches where the audience becomes part of the choir, the rehearsal becomes part of the performance and together those taking part define the resulting work. The workshops are open to all and no previous musical experience or expertise is required.
Musarc has designed this event to tie in with personal and professional development. Bring your studio or office colleagues and enjoy an alternative team-building exercise and networking event with one of the most cutting-edge creative research and music platforms in London.
How much will it cost?
Choral workshops, 4.30-8.30pm: £25 / £20 concessions
Open rehearsal and concert, 8.30-9.30pm: Tickets £5
More information
For full programme details please visit our website.
To book tickets, visit our website or e-mail us.
