Sonic Sculptures

Sonic Sculptures™ is a progressive program sculpting sound by incorporating multiple components, such as workshops, composers forums, lecture recitals, masterclasses, and performance projects. It will demystify contemporary classical music, as it challenges performance conventions, supports emerging composers, and these sounds to a wider audience.

For composers of new music, the flute offers an infinite landscape of sound through the use of extended techniques. Writing music with these techniques requires composers to learn a new language of sound and notation. This can be done both in a class setting or private work-shopping.

For performers contemporary music typically uses the fundamental musical concepts of rhythm, melody, and harmony in new and unfamiliar ways. This music calls for a new approach to learning and listening to understand the genre and ignite a passion for it.

Upcoming Workshops:

June 7-9, 2013

Contemporary Flute Workshop

Ann Arbor, MI

Clinicians: Shanna Gutierrez, Brandy Hudelson

This year's curriculum includes an introduction to the music of Ian Clarke, Stockhausen and other contemporary composers, intro to Open Form Music, intro to New Complexity, working with electronics, how to approach scores and performance strategies for new music. Performers will have the opportunity to play in masterclass. Participants will play in group warmups and exercises and observe all masterclasses and lectures. Great attention to detail will be given to the proper production of extended techniqe sounds, various notation systems and contemporary flute pedagogy. This workshop is intended for college students and adults (professional or high level amateur). High school students must submit a recording and teacher reference if they wish to be considered for the workshop. Performers will be required to submit a repertoire list or works to be performed in masterclass no less than two weeks prior to the workshop. Registration price includes admission to Ms. Hudelson and Ms. Gutierrez's evening contemporary flute recital.
When: June 7-9, 9am-5:30pm
Where: Ms. Hudelson's studio in Ann Arbor, MI
Fees: Performer $350
Participant $275
Workshop fee includes daily gourmet vegetarian lunch.

Booking Information:

For more information or to book a Sonic Sculptures-A Journey in Sound event, please contact me.