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Networking and improvisation workshop: Exploring the deconstruction of the ‘no error’ musical culture through improvisation

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 17:30to19:30
New Music Building, 527 Sherbrooke Street West, Room A-832, Montreal, QC, CA

Come and have fun through a networking and improvisational workshop at the Schulich School of Music! Our focus will be to explore the deconstruction of the ‘no error’ musical culture through improvisation. Open to those who are interested in playful learning.

Professional classical music instrumental trainees often develop perfectionism and it is commonly thought that ‘no error’ performance is a must for a successful classical musical career. At the same time, successful performers are expected to be unique. One may ask ‘How to develop its own voice without taking risks?’


Improvisation has been shown to empower people to practice their skills of embracing the unexpected and taking risks.  This workshop will provide an introduction to theoretical concepts of the basis of theatrical improvisational practice (taking risks, sharing control, exploring status, getting fully into the present moment) and practical activities. Participants will have the opportunity to connect this to their own experiences and explore applications to deconstruct ‘no error’ debilitating cultures.

Improvisation encourages people to break out of patterns of behaviour that may hold them back professionally, socially or personally. Also, it enhances one’s ability to communicate and collaborate and develop one’s capacity to listen, respond and build with others (all essential skills in music making!).

Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.
Schulich School of Music,
New Music Building, 527 Sherbrooke West
Room A-832

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