Blossom inspired musical workshop with Shunyata Improvisation Group
Join Shunyata Improvisation Group at Gibside for a musical workshop inspired by blossom.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
The musical workshop will explore themes of impermanence, reflecting upon the joy of blooming and its passing and the connections of this natural cycle to musical improvisation.
Participants are welcome to bring any acoustic instruments or to use percussion and selected instruments provided.
Shunyata will create a friendly space in a gazebo in the Walled Garden where people can feel comfortable to try out new approaches while making music together. Everyone is welcome to participate including those with no musical experience.
Participants will be invited to play in several improvisations and be attentive to their interventions, the contributions of others and the ambient sounds of the garden.
Schedule:
10.30am Introductions 11.15am Listening exercises
12noon Creating improvisations together
12.20pm Final discussion
12.30pm Finish
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Only suitable for adults.
- Meeting point
The workshop will take place in a gazebo in the Walled Garden at Gibside.
- What to bring and wear
Please bear in mind that this workshop takes place outside but undercover. We recommend weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
- Accessibility
The Walled Garden is accessible by wheelchair, but the gazebo will be over grass. Gibside shuttle bus may be available on the day, please ask at Visitor Reception. Chairs will be provided.
- Other
Please arrive at Visitor Reception at least 15 minutes before the workshop. On arrival you will be asked to present your National Trust membership card or pay for entry if you are not a member. Admission is not included in the price of the ticket.
Upcoming events
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Join us this Festival of Blossom and May half term for a family scavenger hunt all about butterflies and moths.
History walk - the story of Gibside
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History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside
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Festival of Blossom: meet the beekeepers at Gibside
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