Workshop for the Dalcroze Society of Canada

Making Sparkling Music: Connecting Movement and Sound through Improvisation

Bring your voices and instruments (optional, not required) to an afternoon exploration of the joyful art of spontaneous music-making. Led by acclaimed musician-composer-Dalcroze teacher, Brian Katz, this workshop will first set out to examine how bodily gesture is the springboard for improvisational ideas and then relate various specific improvisational techniques to a variety of musical styles including classical, jazz, and klezmer! No previous experience in improvising is necessary and musicians of all levels of experience are welcomed.