Regular creative music making sessions for young instrumentalists aged 12-18 (S1-S6) who love playing and creating music!
A mixed instrumentation, mixed ability ensemble, aimed at young people interested in being more creative in their playing. Participants should be able to read musical notation and be comfortable on their instrument. There is no minimum grade requirement, and no prior experience in playing with others is necessary.
The Get Creative Ensemble is led by harpist and composer Rachel Groves, and supported by musicians from Any Enemy, Aberdeen's new music ensemble. Over the year, the group will be exploring improvisation and creative playing, and co-compose a new piece of music. New members of the group are welcome to join at any time.
Please note that the suggested ages are only a guideline - we encourage participants to attend the group that would be most beneficial to them at this point in their creative development. However, we typically recommend the Ensemble for young people who are already attending secondary school.
A sharing for family and friends takes place at 3.45pm each session.
THEME:
Join our Get Creative Ensemble for a FREE creative field recording workshop with composer Duncan MacLeod on Sunday 27 September, exploring the sounds of Aberdeen and its surrounding landscapes.
You’ll head out to capture sounds from the world around you, from the everyday to the unexpected, before bringing your recordings back to work with as an ensemble. These sounds will help shape The Metalization of a Dream, which the group will rehearse and perform as part of our Community Day at this year’s soundfestival.
WHEN & WHERE:
Sunday 27th September 2026 | 1.30pm - 4pm | Seabury House, St Andrew's Cathedral, Peacock's Close, Aberdeen, AB24 5AX (How to find the Seabury House (what3words): https://what3words.com/guard.healers.debate).
COST: FREE to attend
If you have any queries please email participate@sound-scotland.co.uk
Get Creative! is generously supported by Creative Scotland, Aberdeen City Council, David and June Gordon Memorial Trust, Educational Institute of Scotland, Aberdeen Endowments Trust, Bliss Trust and Samuel Gardner Memorial Trust.
