Practicing Musical Freedom Through Vocal & Instrumental Improvisation

Sun, Jun 26 2011 4:00 AM to Thu, Jun 30 2011 4:00 AM

Location: Harlemville, NY
Category: - Eastern Region, Music, Consciousness Studies

A course on music with renowned metal instrument builder, musician and composer Manfred Bleffert

ADDITIONAL Course on Music with Manfred Bleffert
at Hawthorne Valley School in Harlemville, NY.  June 27-July 1, 2011

This Course will immediately follow the instrument forging workshop (June 17-25).

Themes of the course will be

• Practicing Musical Freedom Through Improvisation,
• Working with the New Tone Groups,
• Developing Musical Processes Together,
• the Ordering of Tones in the Human Being,
• the Musical Development of Humanity in the Cultural Epochs,
• the Moods of the Intervals, and
• Common Work With Other Instruments.

The course will end with a concert given by the participants.
Tuition: $200-$350 (sliding scale).
Contact:
Diane Barnes at DIngraham1 (at) netzerocom phone: 518-325-1113, or
Robin Elliott at songlyre (at) comcastnet, phone: 707-829-2409.

Manfred Bleffert has dedicated his life to developing new music. His work includes a unique approach to graphic notation, improvisation, composition and instrument building. His research is both broad and profound. His compositions are improvisational and unique. Manfred is a dynamic and inspiring teacher.

 

Note: linked below is an article from Evolving News on Manfred Bleffert's work.