Gain first-hand insights into a broad spectrum of approaches to creating sound and music. Wherever you are in the world, Nonclassical Academy gives you the chance to start or develop your creative practice through online workshops, bringing together the diverse and often unconventional talents of the extended Nonclassical community.
With topics including extended violin techniques, turntablism, DIY synth-building and contemporary composition, these workshops share a host of eclectic practices from the front lines of the contemporary music scene.
We have kept class sizes small to give all participants the chance to interact with the artists leading these workshops – book now to avoid disappointment.
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The Physics of Sound and Acoustics with Tom Richards
Nonclassical artist Tom Richards – electronic musician, instrument designer and sound engineer – presents and introduction to the physics of sound for musicians.
Wed 15 Jul, 6–7:30 BST
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Turntablism // Intro to Classic(al) Scratching with Mr Switch
Learn the ins and outs of writing for and performing with turntables with award-winning DJ Mr Switch and composer Gabriel Prokofiev.
Wed 22 Jul, 6–7:30pm BST
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Exploring the Unfamiliar // extended techniques with Aisha Orazbayeva
Join violinist Aisha Orazbayeva for a lecture recital and Q+A about her unconventional approaches to violin playing.
Thu 23 Jul, 5:30–6:30pm BST
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Turntablism // Composing and Improvising with Mariam Rezaei
Composer and turntablist Mariam Rezaei presents an introduction to writing and improvising with turntables.
Wed 29 Jul, 6–7:30pm BST
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Build your own synth with Dirty Electronics // Thrupenny Synth
Build your very own synthesiser at home using just household objects and our DIY set with Dirty Electronics (John Richards) in this pair of online workshops, hosted via Zoom.
Wed 5 + 6 Aug, 6–7:30pm BST
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Build your own synth with Dirty Electronics // Radical Nails
Build your very own synthesiser at home using just household objects and our DIY set with Dirty Electronics (John Richards) in this pair of online workshops, hosted via Zoom.
Wed 12 + 13 Aug, 6–7:30pm BST
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Composing Miniatures for voice and viola // Sarah Dacey + Stephen Upshaw
Learn about writing for voice and viola, with the opportunity to have your composition recorded by world-class professional musicians.
Tue 18 Aug + Tue 1 Sep, 6–7:30pm BST
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Domestic Discipline // DIY approaches to experimental music-theatre performance with Neil Luck
Composer-performer Neil Luck will lead participants in a practical investigation of experimental music-making limited by domestic scales and means.
Wed 26 Aug + Wed 9 Sep, 6–7:30pm BST
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Recomposed // classical collage, composition and sampling with Mira Calix
Composer and Warp artist Mira Calix hosts an introduction to composing for electronics and classical instrumentation in this pair of online workshops, hosted via Zoom.
Thu 18 Sep + Thu 1 Oct, 6–8pm BST
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Perform with Langham Research Centre // Play – Christian Wolff (1968)
This virtual workshop – hosted via Zoom – focuses on 'Play', a text score by the American experimental composer Christian Wolff, part of the ‘Prose Pieces’ collection composed in 1968.
Wed 7 + 14 Oct, 6–7:30pm BST
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Nonclassical is generously supported by Arts Council England and City Bridge Trust.
