- Accessible game-based musical activities for a variety of group settings
- improvisation games for anyone or for ensembles of musicians
- Using hands, voices, acoustic instruments and Noisy Toys
- amplified objects and DIY instruments upcycled from e-waste
- Making acoustic and electronic instruments
Whole class Music improvisation Workshops
Accessible music-making for groups.
- using a variety of instrument types
- introduction to improvisation
- conducting and following directions
- non-verbal communication
We start with circle rhythm games
The class is then grouped around 6 Sound Stations, each with differently-themed instruments; acoustic, electronic, percussive, pitched, textural. All can be played with no prior experience.
We take it in turns to conduct.
Suitable for:
- KS2/upper Primary
- KS3/ lower secondary
- teen or adult music ensembles
- home-ed, clubs or other groups
- school bands or musical groups
- ANYONE! Accessible improvisation games at events.
Advanced Music Improvisation workshops
Advanced workshops for musical ensembles of any age.
- Composition of original music
- Portable recording facilities
- Arranging and developing works
- Performance (rehearsed or improvised)
Available workshops
| age | max # | duration | ||
| Quantum Noise | 11-adult | 15 | ||
| Music improvisation | KS2, KS3, teens, mixed/family | 15 | music, improvisation, communication, rhythm | |
| Music improvisation (advanced) | previous musical experience | 12 | music, improvisation, ensemble skills | 30-90 |
| Sonic Pi | 10+ (unless coding experience) | 15 or 30 with assistance | accessible music coding | 60 + |
| String ensemble | 15 | for string musicians | 60+ |