A practical approach to group improvisation with teacher Ellwood Epps
4 Sundays: November 17 & 24, December 1 &8, 2-4pm
What is improvisation? Where do we begin? What do we listen
for and how do we evaluate what we are playing?
Over four Sundayday afternoons we'll address these questions through exercises and discussions focusing on listening, developing musical materials in our own style, and investigating strategies and forms for making music.
Over four Sundayday afternoons we'll address these questions through exercises and discussions focusing on listening, developing musical materials in our own style, and investigating strategies and forms for making music.
The workshop is a great way to meet other musicians and to
gain confidence in your creativity. As an ensemble we encourage, challenge, and
inspire each other to make music that we can all call our own. Come expand your
horizons and get your creativity flowing in a positive and encouraging
environment!
All are welcome, no matter what instrument you play, how
long you've been playing, or what style of music you might play. This four-day
workshop is about making music together in real time.
About the teacher:
Trumpeter Ellwood Epps has directed the Studio
d'Improvisation since 2009. He performs across North America with improvisers
including William Parker, Steve Lacy, Lori Freedman, and Henry Grimes, and can
be heard on over 80 recordings. Ellwood has shared his experiences and insights with
hundreds of students across Canada. His dedication to sharing knowledge and
creating a positive, creative environment in his workshops make the SIM an open
door to creativity for amateur and professional musicians alike.
Practical details:
The workshop will take place at a beautiful concert space
and an important nerve center of Montreal's creative music scene. Piano, drums,
and p.a. system will be provided on-site.
The workshop will be in both French and English, depending
on the needs of participants.
The cost of the workshop is $100 if prepaid by November 8
(non-refundable). After November 8, the cost is $125 ($25 non-refundable to
reserve, and the balance on first day of workshop) The price includes all four
afternoons.
To sign up, send a message to bodyofmystery@gmail.com.
To sign up, send a message to bodyofmystery@gmail.com.
To watch some videos of a SIM concert, follow these links:
For info on Ellwood Epps, go to www.ellwoodepps.ca
''I love these workshops where we can explore and develop
with others and with complete freedom our own freely improvised music.''
-Isabel Serra, saxophonist
'' The workshop has been a great experience in the
foundations of improvisation, listening, response, sensitivity, sounds etc.
Ellwood thank you again for this great experience and inspiration during these
workshops.''
-Francois Corbeil, trumpeter
''A space of sound experimentation, boundary breaking and
the bending of preconceived notions ...A great class to step outside the box.''
-Tarek Burgan, guitarist
''The worshop with Ellwood Epps was a way for me to try
something new with my voice.''
-Vincent Bergeron, vocalist
