What if anyone could make music?
This interactive workshop shows young people that they can. With no prior experience needed, participants will discover how sound works by building simple instruments, experimenting with acoustics, and creating music together through fun, collaborative improvisation.
Along the way, they'll explore the science of sound, develop listening and teamwork skills and discover new ways of expressing themselves creatively. The workshop culminates in the creation and recording of an original group composition, shared afterwards via a private link. A lasting reminder of what can happen when curiosity and creativity come together.
Presented by Crash Ensemble in partnership with MusicConnects and Baboró.
Crash Ensemble is a group of world-class musicians making music that defies boundaries. Led by Artistic Director and cellist Kate Ellis, Crash brings together a flexible group of exceptional performers drawn from across Ireland, spanning strings, winds, percussion, piano and electric instruments.
Crash commission, collaborate, and experiment with artists across musical genres and artforms, creating cutting-edge projects. Driven by community, innovation and artistic excellence, they thrive on reimagining how contemporary music can connect people.
Crash is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Dublin City Council with international touring supported by Culture Ireland. They are ensemble-in-residence at the National Concert Hall and Kilkenny Arts Festival.
MusicConnects is where music, community, and place come together. We exist to make exceptional music and musicians a vibrant part of everyday life, reaching people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across Galway City and County.
A music programme rooted in the soul of Galway, our identity is inspired by connection, between people, between past and present and between music and place.
We bring music and musicians beyond the stage, into schools, nursing homes, community halls, and public spaces. We nurture young talent, support emerging artists and collaborate across art forms to create experiences that are as meaningful as they are memorable.
MusicConnects is music that moves Galway emotionally, socially, and culturally.
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