Acoustic Objects
Explorative workshop for acoustic objects with Malin Bång & Jennifer Torrence
Workshop with selection process
Tutors: Jennifer Torrence, Malin Bång
When: presumably 3 days plus presentation, dates tba
Who: Composers and instrumentalists
Tech requirements (to be brought by participants): Acoustic objects
Application deadline: 10 February 2025
After having been selected for the workshop, participants must register regularly for participation in the Darmstadt Summer Course (either for composition or for one of the instrumental studios). Online booking for composition will be opened afterwards to the chosen participants. For instrumental studios, the respective conditions of participation apply.
Description
We invite creators who are interested in exploring the sonic possibilities of creating music for acoustic objects in an experimental creation process.
The acoustic objects represent the idea that any item can be used to create music. A performance situation involving objects invites us to explore the identity of the objects, different associations and roles that they can have in music, how they can be treated to generate sound, their visual potential.
The acoustic objects can for example be “found objects” that are used in their original state, or modified objects to generate specific sounds. An object can also be created by gathered materials and constructed according to your own preference and concept. An instrument can also appear as an object when performed in explorative ways.
Performers and composers are invited to participate in this workshop:
– as a composer you have the opportunity to collaborate directly with performers and test playing possibilities and sounds. You can also be a performing composer or a composing performer and take the chance to compose for yourself and a collaboration partner.
– as an object performer, you wish to collaborate closely with a composer and another performer and explore a material together. You might have earlier experience of objects, for example as a percussionist, but you can also be a musician of any instrument who would like to expand your musical experience by playing objects.
There will be amplification available in our workshop room, with condenser microphones, contact microphones and small, lavalier microphones. Be prepared to bring own equipment in addition to this, if needed. Electronics will not be used in this project – the focus is on the instruments and objects, either acoustic or amplified.
Pieces can be partly composed before arriving in Darmstadt, with space for fine-tuning and experimentation during the workshop. They can also be created completely during the workshop.
A presentation of the workshop results is planned.
Application
To apply for the workshop, please submit
- links to two recent works or documentations of performances: audio files or videos, scores (if existing)
- a short description of your interest in the workshop, if you have any specific focus or aspect of performance/composition that you would like to explore, and what kind of object you are interested in
Describe which mode of participation that suits you:
- composer
- performer
- composing performer/performing composer
Please merge all documents into ONE SINGLE PDF file (LASTNAME_Firstname_Objects2025.pdf)
and e-mail it by 10 February 2025 to:
objects@darmstaedter-ferienkurse.de
Please note that we cannot consider any remarks, links, or information outside the PDF!
Applicants will be notified in March 2025.
Important: Please take note of our data protection policy and the conditions for participation for the Darmstadt Summer Course before submitting your application.