Blossom inspired musical workshop with Shunyata Improvisation Group
Join Shunyata Improvisation Group at Gibside for a musical workshop inspired by blossom.
The musical workshop will explore themes of impermanence, reflecting upon the joy of blooming and its passing and the connections of this natural cycle to musical improvisation.
Participants are welcome to bring any acoustic instruments or to use percussion and selected instruments provided.
Shunyata will create a friendly space in a gazebo in the Walled Garden where people can feel comfortable to try out new approaches while making music together. Everyone is welcome to participate including those with no musical experience.
Participants will be invited to play in several improvisations and be attentive to their interventions, the contributions of others and the ambient sounds of the garden.
Schedule:
- 10.30am Introductions
- 11.15am Listening exercises
- 12noon Creating improvisations together
- 12.20pm Final discussion
- 12.30pm Finish
Please note:
- Normal Admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- The workshop will take place in a gazebo in the Walled Garden at Gibside.
- Please bear in mind that this workshop takes place outside but undercover. We recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
- The Walled Garden is accessible by wheelchair, but the gazebo will be over grass. Gibside shuttle bus may be available on the day, please ask at Visitor Reception. Chairs will be provided.
- Only suitable for adults.
- Please arrive at Visitor Reception at least 15 minutes before the workshop. On arrival you will be asked to present your National Trust membership card or pay for entry if you are not a member. Admission is not included in the price of the ticket.
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Join Shunyata Improvisation Group at Gibside for a musical workshop inspired by blossom.
The musical workshop will explore themes of impermanence, reflecting upon the joy of blooming and its passing and the connections of this natural cycle to musical improvisation.
Participants are welcome to bring any acoustic instruments or to use percussion and selected instruments provided.
Shunyata will create a friendly space in a gazebo in the Walled Garden where people can feel comfortable to try out new approaches while making music together. Everyone is welcome to participate including those with no musical experience.
Participants will be invited to play in several improvisations and be attentive to their interventions, the contributions of others and the ambient sounds of the garden.
Schedule:
- 10.30am Introductions
- 11.15am Listening exercises
- 12noon Creating improvisations together
- 12.20pm Final discussion
- 12.30pm Finish
Please note:
- Normal Admission charges apply to non-members on arrival.
- The workshop will take place in a gazebo in the Walled Garden at Gibside.
- Please bear in mind that this workshop takes place outside but undercover. We recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
- The Walled Garden is accessible by wheelchair, but the gazebo will be over grass. Gibside shuttle bus may be available on the day, please ask at Visitor Reception. Chairs will be provided.
- Only suitable for adults.
- Please arrive at Visitor Reception at least 15 minutes before the workshop. On arrival you will be asked to present your National Trust membership card or pay for entry if you are not a member. Admission is not included in the price of the ticket.
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