Art of Improvisation
August 2-7, 2009
Course credit is available for this workshop. Please email David Rudge at david.rudge@fredonia.edu for more information.
World class cellist, improviser, recording artist and Grammy nominee David Darling, and the Music for People faculty join forces in this unique approach to music improvisation, using techniques drawn from around the world - from Bach to Boogie-Woogie and Brazilian to BeBop.
Art of Improvisation is for musicians and vocalists experienced in any musical tradition, including classical, jazz, theater, rock, ethnic, avant-garde, etc.; and all instruments including acoustic, electric, ethnic drums and percussion, and even homemade. Prior experience in improvisation is not necessary. This in-depth workshop is intensive, yet always fun and rewarding. The AOI workshop includes free time for jamming, as well as impromptu showcases, providing participants with the opportunity to improvise in front of each other while their performances are professionally recorded.
For more information, visit Music for People's Art of Improvisation web page.