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take part in a workshop
learn by doing - get an up close, hands on experience with the historic and quirky instruments and apparatus
explore the amazing shapes and patterns in science, art, sound and music
connect with the first music makers and be inspired by the natural world
create your own unique work
workshop 1
make art from science
~ sound: seen as well as heard ~
explore the incredible connections between science, art and sound
recreate fascinating science experiments on unusual hand made instruments: 'Sing' sand into beautiful patterns on an eidophone, 'draw' musical harmonies with a harmonograph or use a loud speaker to 'tune' water into mesmerising symmetrical forms
create your own stunning images with the patterns and shapes of sound
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Suitable for ages 7 to adult
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Key Stage 3 science
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Workshop can be adapted for Key Stage 2 science
workshop 2
make music from nature
~ music: arranged sounds ~
explore the patterns and shapes of music by listening, copying and improvising on your instrument
discover how great music can be created using simple techniques
connect with the first music makers by playing instruments fashioned from stone, wood and bone
create, play and record your own music inspired by the natural world
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Suitable for ages 11 to adult, approximately grade 1 and above technical standard on an instrument
about the tutor
Nick Chamberlain has over 20 years experience working with youth and amateur ensembles. Whilst tutoring for the Birmingham Music Service, he has led many workshops and organised larger scale educational events including one with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Three of the plucked string ensembles he directs have been invited to perform at the National Music for Youth festival.
plucked string ensembles
Make Art from Science
Nick directs 'Make Art from Science' workshops exploring the visualisation of sound. Most recently he has led a workshop as part of BOM gallery's week long Summer Camp. In 'PULSAR', Nick worked with fourteen 7 to 13 year old students creating stunning visual sound patterns on strings, plates, water and soap bubbles.
Take a look at Nick's work at BOM's PULSAR Summer School, here.
Make Music from Nature
Nick has been an SPNM (now Sound and Music) shortlisted composer. He has been involved with several composition workshops including ‘Score’, an improvised workshop with LSO string players and Sound and Music's Adopt-a-Composer scheme. His piece Wind: Song of the Air, inspired by the various 'voices' of the wind, was long-listed for the Britten Sinfonia Opus 13 composition competition. 'From a Railway Carriage', a choral piece written for the Glasgow Lyric Choir, was broadcast on Performance on 3, Radio 3.
The 'Make Music from Nature' workshops provide an opportunity for students to explore how the natural world can inspire and inform the composition process.
Hear Nick's interview on Performance on 3 where he talks about how he worked with the choir to create the piece.
From a Railway Carriage for SATB choir (with divisions)
by Nick Chamberlain
(excerpt)
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