Free Improvisation in Europe: Lecture Series and Hands-on Workshop, given at 5 different universities in Brazil during February 2014 and June 2014. HEA International Scholarship work

Franziska Schroeder

Free Improvisation in Europe: Lecture Series and Hands-on Workshop, given at 5 different universities in Brazil during February 2014 and June 2014. HEA International Scholarship work

Franziska Schroeder

Sonic Arts

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Abstract

The lecture traces the beginnings of the free improvisation scene in Europe, commencing in the 1960. I present a multitude of video and audio examples of some of the most prominent improvisers of the time.
I focus specifically on the scene that developed around John Stevens and his SME (Spontaneous Music Ensemble). The work of Derek Bailey, specifically his writings in “Improvisation: its nature and practice in music” (1980), will feature.

The practical workshop invites improvisers (beginners to advanced with any instruments) to work with me on several listening and improvisation exercises.
Many of the exercises will be based on the innovative methods as developed by John Stevens in his work “Search and Reflect”. Participants will be able to experiment with a few essential ‘sound/listening’ exercises, guided by myself.
It is envisaged that a small ensemble is formed which will explore several improvisatory strategies. This part is open to all skill levels, all ages and any instrumental groupings.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2014

Keywords

improvisation

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6 Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
1 Public lecture/debate/seminar
1 Research and Teaching at External Organisation

Invited Research and Workshop Presentations at the ERASMUS project METRIC, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 2018.
Schroeder, F. (Consultant)
03 Apr 2018 → 10 Apr 2018
Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
Invited Research, Performances and Workshop Presentations at the ERASMUS project METRIC, Royal Conservatoire in The Hague (The Netherlands), 2017.
Schroeder, F. (Consultant)
01 Mar 2017 → 07 Mar 2017
Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
Invited Performer at the 'Concurrent' network, College of Art at the University of Edinburgh
Schroeder, F. (Contributor)
13 Jan 2017 → 15 Jan 2017
Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups

HEA Professor Sir Ron Cooke International Scholarship Award
Schroeder, F. (Recipient), 01 Jan 2014
Prize: National/international honour

1 Book
1 Composition

Barely Cool
Schroeder, F. (Producer), Campello, M. (Other) & Godoy, R. (Other), Oct 2015
Research output: Non-textual form › Composition
Soundweaving: Writings on Improvisation
Schroeder, F. (Editor) & Ó hAodha, M. (Editor), 01 Jan 2014, Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. 185 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book

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Free Improvisation in Europe: Lecture Series and Hands-on Workshop, given at 5 different universities in Brazil during February 2014 and June 2014. HEA International Scholarship work

Abstract

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Activities

Invited Research and Workshop Presentations at the ERASMUS project METRIC, The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 2018.

Invited Research, Performances and Workshop Presentations at the ERASMUS project METRIC, Royal Conservatoire in The Hague (The Netherlands), 2017.

Invited Performer at the 'Concurrent' network, College of Art at the University of Edinburgh

Prizes

HEA Professor Sir Ron Cooke International Scholarship Award

Research output

Barely Cool

Soundweaving: Writings on Improvisation

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