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Workshop 1: In Search of the Roots - Bulgarian Vocal Workshop

Workshop 1: In Search of the Roots - Bulgarian Vocal Workshop

Facilitator: Viktoria Nikolova (The Hague, The Netherlands)

In this workshop, we will go on a quick journey to a small country in Eastern Europe called Bulgaria. Together, we will try to find the deep resonance of our body through physical and vocal improvisation in this music style. In the end, we will learn to sing simple, local songs and learn a little bit more about their Bulgarian roots. All voices welcome; no previous musical training necessary!”

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Workshop 2: Discover Your Expressive Voice

Workshop 2: Discover Your Expressive Voice

Facilitator: Namie Rasman (Singapore)

Let's use our voice to express ourselves! We can use nonsensical syllables, imitate what we hear, or just simply make up sounds. Once we have explored our platter of expressive voice, it is time to let go and immerse ourselves in an experimental jam. Join the fun; no previous musical training needed!

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Workshop 3: Deep Listening

Workshop 3: Deep Listening

Facilitator: Mar Alzamora-Rivera (Panama City)

While living these uncertain times, this workshop seeks to create a telematic sounding connection through listening, improvisation, meditation and dreams between the participants. It is based on the books and teachings of Pauline Oliveros, IONE, and Heloise Gold. This workshop is open for musicians and non-musicians; please dress comfortably and bring an instrument, object, and/or your body to improvise. Mar is a Deep Listening® Certificate Holder since 2016.

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Workshop 4: Imaginary Soundscape / Excercise in Creative Listening

Workshop 4: Imaginary Soundscape / Excercise in Creative Listening

Facilitator: Sam Herle (Vancouver, Canada)

This workshop is open to anybody regardless of musical experience and background. It will consist of various listening exercises and creative prompts encouraging the participant to investigate their own associations with various sounds in relation to the world around them.

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Workshop 5: Cybertogetherness

Workshop 5: Cybertogetherness

Facilitators: Anna Borou Yu and Jiajian Min (New York, USA)

How do we achieve the liveliness of performance in a digital world? This workshop invites you to unite with us in the virtual space, reimagine different ways of togetherness and create group improvisation performances with multisensory experiences. It is not only a composition of performers but a choreography of media, frontstage, and backstage.

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Workshop 6: Playing with Objects, Connecting with Place

Workshop 6: Playing with Objects, Connecting with Place

Facilitators: Jury Tosh Kobayashi (London, Canada) and Jeremy Rosenstock (Monterey, Canada)

How might the materials all around us function as musical scores? How might our relationship with ‘things’ and sound connect us to our environments? In this workshop, we explore discussions and exercises around these questions. No previous music training necessary!"

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Listening Party (Day 1)

Listening Party (Day 1)

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Listening Party (Day 6)

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Workshop 1: In Search of the Roots - Bulgarian Vocal Workshop
Workshop 2: Discover Your Expressive Voice
Workshop 3: Deep Listening
Workshop 4: Imaginary Soundscape / Excercise in Creative Listening
Workshop 5: Cybertogetherness
Workshop 6: Playing with Objects, Connecting with Place
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Westben Centre for Connection & Creativity through Music
Westben is a not-for-profit arts organization committed to bringing people together through music.

A Trent Hills Community

THE BARN
6698 County Road 30 North
Campbellford, ON, Canada, K0L 1L0

705-653-5508 or toll free 877-883-5777

THE SCHOOLHOUSE & BOX OFFICE
P.O. Box 1413, 6788 County Road 30
Campbellford, ON, Canada, K0L 1L0

705-653-5508 or toll free 877-883-5777

Westben Box Office
6788 County Road 30,
Campbellford, ON, ,
Canada
705-653-5508 westben@westben.ca
Hours
Mon Closed
Tue 10am - 4pm
Wed 10am - 4pm
Thu 10am - 4pm
Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

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Is Westben accessible?

The Barn, Willow Hill and The Campfire venues have accessible parking and friendly golf cart chauffeuring, are complimentary! There are no steps into The Barn or into the washrooms. The Schoolhouse has 3 steps. We ask that wheelchair users advise the Box Office when tickets are booked. Please contact Westben for more information. Tel: 705-653-5508 or toll free 1-877-883-5777 westben.ca/contact