- Are you between 12 and 26 and from the NE of Scotland?
- Interested in composing and/or performing new music?
soundgeneration is a brand new programme of workshops and events offering you opportunities to develop your performing and composing skills. You can take part as much or as little as you like – attending one workshop, or building your own pathway of progression. This can include individually-tailored help and advice from professional composers or performers.
You can also sign up to the soundgeneration mailing list to be kept informed of opportunities: soundgeneration@sound-scootland.co.uk. Don’t hesitate to email is at any time if you have questions or requests.
Composing
Go Compose!
Go Compose! is an intensive composition project for young composers who are still at school. It’s a unique opportunity to work with professional composers and musicians from Red Note Ensemble to create your own, original piece of music which will be performed in Red Note Ensemble’s Noisy Night on 26 October as part of the sound festival.
Dates: 24th-26th October 2012
Location: Woodend Barn, Banchory
Age: 13-18
More information to follow
Mountain and Music
This three-day event is for anybody inspired by walking in mountainous landscapes with a love for music.
You will be able to create your own music or song in response to a day out in the mountains, visiting a local bothy, with composer and mountain walking guide, Matilda Brown. Your music will be workshopped and rehearsed by an ensemble of professional musicians on day two, and performed on day three in a sound festival concert.
Dates: 26th-28th October 2012
Location: Ballater and surrounding mountains
Age: 18+
More information to follow
Composing for Opera
As part of sound’s weekend of operatic events from 1st-4th November 2012, workshops with professional composers who have experience in composing for opera will be organised on the morning of Sunday 4th November.
Date: 4th November 2012
Location: University of Aberdeen
Age: 14+.
More information to follow
Performance workshops/groups with composing opportunities:
New Music Performance Course at Aberdeen International Youth Festival (open to composers)
Join composer and improviser Brian Irvine and musicians from Red Note Ensemble in this exciting three day course which will widen your musical horizons and challenge your musical creativity!
Dates: 4th-6th August 2012
Location: University of Aberdeen
Age: 14-26
Soundlab
Soundlab is a collective of musicians who will rehearse and perform existing new music, newly commissioned works and works composed by local composers/members of the group. All are welcome to take part regardless of level, instrument or musical background. The group is run by clarinettist Joanna Nicholson and flautist Richard Craig, both regular performers in sound.
Dates: next meeting tbc
Location: University of Aberdeen
Age: No age restrictions
If you are interested in taking part please email soundlab@sound-scotland.co.uk and we will keep you updated.
Performing
Opera in a Day
Take a day out to rehearse and perform in a new community opera by composer Duncan Chapman. Duncan has extensive experience in community projects for numerous festivals and professional groups, often involving everyday sounds and circumstances as raw material, weaving them into large musical tapestries in which the participants co-create.
Date: Sunday 4th November
Location: University of Aberdeen
Age: 10+
More information to follow!
Improvisation weekend
In a relaxed and informal atmosphere, join Steve King to experience the perfect introduction to improvisation and working in an ensemble. The weekend will be open to all instruments and levels.
Dates: 10th and 11th November 2012
Location: University of Aberdeen
Age: 16+
More information to follow!
Mentoring
Many different composers and performers take part in the sound festival. So we have built up a large contact group of local and national composers and performers, some of whom are happy to offer one-off tutorials/meetings/masterclasses with young composers and musicians. If you are interested in this, just get in touch. We can discuss your particular needs and find the right composer/performer(s) for you: soundgeneration@sound-scotland.co.uk
