Improvisation Ensemble for Musicians and Dancers (MPF4233.01)

Bruce Williamson

This advanced-level course focuses on work in the performance of improvisation. For musicians, special attention is given to creating rhythms and sonorities which can then be manipulated and developed while interacting with dancers in the moment. Musicians should have basic skills on their instrument and be able create and convey a sense of form to other musicians in an efficient way. This course will meet and collaborate with Susan Sgorbati’s Advanced Improvisation Ensemble for Dancers on Mondays, 4:10pm – 6:00pm. Auditions will take place on Tuesday, May 16 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm in Jennings 335A.

Prerequisites: Prior experience and training in either dance or music, and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 4
M 4:10pm - 6:00pm (dancers and musicians collaboration); W 4:10pm - 6:00pm (musicians-only workshop).
Maximum Enrollment: 8
Course Frequency:
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