Join MUSIC FOR PEOPLE in our ANNUAL DEEP DIVE into musical renewal, mindfulness, and creativity. For musicians and vocalists experienced in any musical tradition – classical, jazz, theater, rock, ethnic, avant-garde, et al. In an energetic, humorous and open-minded environment, discover how to move beyond the limits of musical training while playing at the peak of your technical and expressive ability. All instruments welcome – acoustic, electric, winds, strings, hand drums, percussion and home-made innovations. For beginners and professionals alike. Prior experience in improvisation is not necessary.

• Discover skill and confidence. Release your musical inhibitions.
• Jam with other creative participants in large and small groups in unique combinations.
• Experience why listening and imitation are the most fundamental musical skills. In this approach, there are “no wrong notes.”
• Create music “in the moment” by playing through your heart.
• Choose from sessions on:
  • Developing and practicing group facilitation skills.
  • Exploring vocal expression.
  • Deepening your musicianship with improvisation.

The workshop will run from:

• Sunday evening on July 31st through Friday morning on August 5th.

Workshop attendees are also invited to attend a pre-workshop concert by members of the Music for People Ensemble on Saturday evening, July 30th.

To Register:

• Choose both one Tuition option AND one Housing/Commuter option.
• Day Rate is available for up to 3 days.
• Optional – Sign up for an extra housing night on Saturday, July 30th to attend the Improvisation Concert.
• Limited scholarships available on first come/first serve basis.
• Optional – Make a donation to the scholarship fund if you would like to help another person attend the workshop.

Housing at SUNY Fredonia is now closed.