Workshops for All Instruments & Levels

Expressing Emotions Through Music and Poetry - In this program, students explore and express a variety of emotions through creative writing, music improvisation, and visual art. As students create their own unique and imaginative artworks, they will also share their perspectives and advice on how to deal with both positive and negative emotions in our everyday lives. A performance of the students’ creations can be planned as a culminating activity.
Exploring Art Masterpieces Through Music and Poetry - Viewing great works of art becomes an active adventure in this playful, participation-based workshop. Musician, Thomasina Levy leads students through exercises and activities to help students produce musical and written responses to masterpiece paintings.  A performance of the students’ creations can be planned as a culminating activity.
A Singing Circle The first two instruments are the human heart (source of all rhythm) and the voice. Come join the group in a joyful hour of singing a variety of chants, songs, rounds and sounds. Feel free to bring your own song or round to teach and present to the circle. No musical experience required.
Musical Improvisation Improvisation is a moment to moment experience which allows a musician to take a leap from the familiar into the unknown. Improvisational techniques developed by the Music for People curriculum will allow students to explore their own musical possibilities. All instruments and voices welcomed.
Basic Rhythm and Timing (All instruments & levels) " They say that timing is everything." Learn how to read basic music notation from standard music sheets, as well as from dulcimer tablature. Time signatures, note values, and " bump diddies" will be discussed. Bring your hands for clapping.
Finding Your Muse (All instruments & levels) At times, finding your source of inspiration can be a frustrating task. Come and learn how you can structure your time so that creative juices can flow freely. Techniques from various approaches will be discussed and presented. Dress comfortably.