an interactive discussion/demonstration
Presented by Bill Cahn
Concert bass drum performance practices:
Concept 1: Setting up the bass drum
a) place the bass drum in a suspension cradle or on a cushioned stand;
b) remove unwanted rattles or noises (from the drum and the stand);
c) if the bass drum has calf skin heads, …
A Listening Workshop Presented by Bill Cahn
Concept 1: Globalization - A Powerful New Factor:
The exchanging of ideas between people - individuals, tribes, cultures, nations, institutions - is not new; it has always been a part of human interaction. In music the process of embracing ideas from sources outside of one’s own immediate environment can be identified …
Presented By Bill Cahn
improvise (im-pro-viz’), v.t. to compose extemporaneously, especially verse or music, bring about on a sudden, or without previous preparation; devise on the spur of the moment, or for a special occasion: v.i. to compose extemporaneously; do a thing in an offhand way.
improvisation (im-prov-i-sa’ shun), n. the act of improvising; …
A Workshop Presented By Bill Cahn
Concept 1: Know yourself and your resources
a) Answer the Self-Evaluation Form and think about the relevance of the questions to your own situation. There are no right or wrong answers, just YOUR answers;
b) Know what resources are available to help you achieve goals; use them;
c) Be prepared - know the music …