Events Tagged with 'concord conservatory of music'

Drop the Beat! Build Your First Track Have you ever wanted to create music like your favorite artists, but didn’t know where to start? This Beat Lab workshop is your chance to step into the producer’s chair and create your very own track from scratch! In this exciting, hands-on workshop, you will be guided by composer and CCM faculty member Manuel Garcia-Baro through the complete process of music production.

Compose the Action! Learn Film Music Composition Have you ever wondered how music creates the perfect mood in a movie or builds the suspense? This Film Music Composition Workshop is your exclusive chance to step into the composer’s chair! Through an exciting, interactive group project, students will learn directly from composer and CCM faculty member Manuel Garcia-Baro how music is used to convey specific emotions and drama across different visual media. You’ll get hands-on experience in music composition by planning the soundtrack for an unforgettable scene from the popular movie How to Train Your Dragon. 

Unlock Your Musical Voice: Secrets of Composition Ever wondered how your favorite pieces of music get written? Stop wondering and start creating! This introductory workshop is your chance to step directly into the composer’s seat. Through a dynamic, hands-on session, you will learn directly from composer and CCM piano faculty member Keith Kirchoff as he de-mystifies the creative process behind structuring melodies and developing musical ideas. You’ll get practical experience by immediately applying concepts to write your own short, original melody to take home! 

Master the Foundation: The Science of Rhythm Is rhythm the foundation of your musical voice? In this unique and essential Rhythmic Laboratory workshop, you will go beyond simple counting to truly feel the pulse that drives all music! Percussion instructor and renowned Jazz Jam leader Giuseppe Paradiso will guide you through an exciting, hands-on session focused on the essential rhythmic skill of subdivision. This dynamic workshop uses a powerful, physical approach, engaging your body as an instrument to help you deeply internalize and master complex timing.