BOBBY PREVITE'S IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP  Sponsored by Sportsmen's Americana Music Foundation + Hallwalls, Buffalo N.Y., May 4th-9th 2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE APRIL 25, 2024

PLEASE READ THIS THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING

This workshop will be conducted in person at Hallwalls in Buffalo, NY.  It is a hands on, in-person workshop heavily focused on performance. Participants will work directly with Previte to create group improvisations structured around, and limited by certain criteria—density, form, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, silence, register, and orchestration. In addition, through group improvising the class will investigate the nature of judgement, emotion, technique, role, and the genesis of the “idea germ”  in the making of music.  

The course will also touch on the relationships of other disciplines to music; the use and misuse of imitation; the seductive power of beauty and its dangers; detachment as a state of grace; the un-setting of one’s mind; the stages of hearing (how to hear, how to listen); the importance of context; the power of expectation; the surprising freedom in limitation; and ultimately, finding your voice in music.

At the conclusion of the course, participants will each write short “scores for improvisation.” The group will present these scores in an open to the public concert at The Cave on May 9th at 7:00pm.

This course is NOT SPECIFIC TO ANY GENRE, and is geared towards the serious-minded who can commit to a rigorous and intensive four days of playing and study. Applicants MUST be able to commit to the entire duration of the workshop, and have a fair level of proficiency on a conventional or unconventional musical instrument. Ability to read and write music is NOT required, nor is previous experience in improvisation. 

***Special note: VOCALISTS/VOICE ARTISTS - please contact Bobby Previte before applying 

                                                                   Quotes from workshop alumni:

"Bobby strips away your illusions and creates an environment of talented musicians who mutually support each other in building a better version of themselves as players and as creative artists. It is transformational, and reminds us that aesthetics trumps technique."

"It was the highlight of my summer ...thank you!"

"I loved the feeling of coming into Hudson Hall each day—I felt removed from the rest of the world, and there was a great energy."

"It was such a pleasure to be around musicians from all different ages and levels of experience in and around music."

"Bobby Previte is in a category of one in his ability to communicate the mysterious and transformational power of improvised music with passion, wit, and humor. This workshop offers musicians a remarkable opportunity to confront and dismantle the preconceptions and assumptions that can so easily sabotage the process of spontaneous music making. Previte illuminates a world of boundless creative possibility, empowering musicians to reinvent themselves in each and every moment. He offers musicians a catalyzing experience, teaching how to deliver wholehearted and unapologetic music from the heart." 

We are pleased to offer this workshop FREE OF CHARGE. However, participation is by application only.

What you will need: your instrument(s) and any sound amplification required. You don't need to bring your biggest amplifier, something reasonable will do.

Workshop participants are responsible for their own housing, food, and travel expenses.


For more information visit Bobby Previte’s website, https://www.bobbyprevite.com/teaching 
or 
Questions? Email workshop coordinator Jeff Miers - jeffmiersmusic@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2024

Invited participants will be notified by email shortly after deadline


WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (all times EST)
Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5
10:00am-12:30 pm Morning Session
12:30pm-2:00pm Lunch Break
2:00pm-5:30pm Afternoon Session

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday May 6, 7, 8
6:00pm - 9:00pm - Evening Sessions

Thursday Evening, May 9
Concert at The Cave at 7:00pm



                     
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