Open Space introduces a New Music Workshop Series facilitated by an array of local and visiting composers, musicians and sound artists, each offering their unique perspective on the creation of real-time music. All workshops are hands on, offer musicians of all abilities a place and time to explore their craft and practice in a group setting.

Workshop: Music Improvisation – gadgets and non-traditional instruments :: Presenters: Gayle Young, Jeff Morton, Tina Pearson :: Date: October 29, 7 pm, Open Space. Drop in fee - Focuses on alternate objects, tools and ‘instruments’, and discusses the authority of musical gesture. Gayle Young’s Amaranth and Columbine, tuned tubing, circuit boards, circuit bent electronics, circuit boards, no-input mixer, contact mics, toys, bells and other gadgets will be available to explore – and bring your own stuff.

Workshop: Instrument Building, Design and Practice
Presenter: Gayle Young
Date: November 5, 7 pm, Open Space
Drop in Fee
Visiting sound artist Gayle young will demonstrate the physical requirements for building acoustic instruments, and how to develop unique playing techniques by focusing on enhancing vibration, and offer practical experience designing, creating and listening through tuned tubing.