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January 25 + February 1, 8, 15 2-4pm
with Concert February 15 @ 8pm
Come
be part of this exciting ensemble-based workshop where you'll be able
to unleash your creative spirit and develop skills as an improvising
musician. All are welcome, no matter what instrument you play, how
long you've been playing, or what style of music you might come from.
This three-day workshop is about playing music together in real time,
and the experience you have will be just as important as the music we
make together.
Over four Sunday afternoons we'll work on: What is improvisation? How do we get started? What do we listen for? How do we evaluate what we are playing? We'll play, talk, listen, play some more, and we'll make some good music together! Then on the night of the final Sunday, we'll get our friends together and present an informal concert.
Over four Sunday afternoons we'll work on: What is improvisation? How do we get started? What do we listen for? How do we evaluate what we are playing? We'll play, talk, listen, play some more, and we'll make some good music together! Then on the night of the final Sunday, we'll get our friends together and present an informal concert.
The
workshop and concert will take place at La Passe (1214 de la
Montagne), 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.
Workshop leader trumpeter Ellwood Epps has led the SIM since 2009. He works primarily as an improviser, playing regularly across Canada and the US. He has worked with internationally renowned improvisers including William Parker, Steve Lacy, Lori Freedman, and Henry Grimes, and appears on more than 50 recordings. He has taught and worked with many kinds of students, from age 5 to 75, including beginners, professionals, people with special needs, and in settings including hospitals, jazz festivals, and his own studio.
The workshop dates are January 25 and February 1, 8, and 15, from 2-4pm.
Piano, drums, and p.a. system will be provided on-site.
Workshop leader trumpeter Ellwood Epps has led the SIM since 2009. He works primarily as an improviser, playing regularly across Canada and the US. He has worked with internationally renowned improvisers including William Parker, Steve Lacy, Lori Freedman, and Henry Grimes, and appears on more than 50 recordings. He has taught and worked with many kinds of students, from age 5 to 75, including beginners, professionals, people with special needs, and in settings including hospitals, jazz festivals, and his own studio.
The workshop dates are January 25 and February 1, 8, and 15, from 2-4pm.
The
concert will be at 8pm on February 15.
The workshop will be in both French and English, depending on the needs of participants.
To sign up, please send an email to studioimpromontreal@gmail.com.
The cost of the workshop is $85 if prepaid by January 21 (non-refundable).
The workshop will be in both French and English, depending on the needs of participants.
To sign up, please send an email to studioimpromontreal@gmail.com.
The cost of the workshop is $85 if prepaid by January 21 (non-refundable).
After
January 21, cost is $100 ($25 non-refundable to reserve, and the
balance on first day of workshop)
The
price includes all four afternoons.
One
position of helper-participant is available. In exchange for some
light work, this person will be able to take the workshop free of
charge. Please inquire if you feel this would make it possible for
you to participate.
To watch some videos of a SIM's concert, follow these links:
To watch some videos of a SIM's concert, follow these links:
For
info on Ellwood Epps, go to www.ellwoodepps.blogspot.com
''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.''
''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