An Introduction to Environmentally-Inspired Musical Improvisation

Description

"An Introduction to Environmentally-Inspired Musical Improvisation" 
Instructor: Aaron Pond

July 10, July 17, July 24, and Aug 7th (no class July 31st)

7-9pm

$175

This 4-class series explores creating impactful music inspired by environmental sounds. Students will engage in improvisation, using their instruments to produce arhythmic sounds, mimic gestures, and create sound effects within rich harmonies. The class combines playing with music theory, emphasizing listening both in the moment and through memory. No need to match pitch or keep time. Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians. Bring your instruments and willingness to explore!

Aaron  Pond is a musician, concert promoter, and  community organizer active in  Philadelphia. His improvisational  practice is drawn from early  atonal music, the playful spirituality of  the AACM, and a South Florida childhood spent in synagogues and swamps.  His scholarly pursuits center the universal aesthetic structures of  spirit possession and the marking  power of ritual. Utilizing French horn, homemade flutes, extended vocal technique, and breath controlled synthesizers, Aaron’s performance is a volatile channeling where anything might happen.

Date & Time

Jul 10, 2024 7:00 PM - Aug 7, 2024 9:00 PM

Venue Details

MAC Arts Center

11 E State Street
Media, Pennsylvania 19063

Media Arts Council