Grundtvig - Archimedes

Workshop Reference number: 2011-1-GB2-GRU13-05324
Venue: Wolverhampton Date of the Workshop: 18/03/2012 - 24/03/2012
Move to the Beat! – Understanding contemporary and classical music
in the UK through the medium of foreign musical influence
Subject area: Artistic education, also including Arts and Crafts and Music
Cultural heritage
Intergenerational learning / learning in later life / senior citizens
Working language(s): EN
Target Group + Translation:
The main target groups this workshop aims to reach are: Older/Senior learners; Adult Learners
Learners with no or low qualifications; Adults who are not currently in employment; Adults from
rural areas; Adults from minority groups.
Main activities Programme + Programme translation:
This workshop will provide a fascinating insight into contemporary and classical music in the UK
and an opportunity to explore the influence that other cultures and backgrounds have upon both
modern and historical musical tastes. Current musical preferences and patterns in the UK have been
widely influenced by African, Asian and American music. The workshop will look at musical
influences throughout the ages and how ‘traditional’ song and dance have become increasingly
multicultural due to the globalisation of the music industry. Participants will be invited to research
the music of their own country and share examples of how the music they hear has changed over the
years. Music workshops during the week will including drumming techniques, stringed
instruments, post-modern music making techniques and a dance session based on rhythm and beat
(with an ethnic twist). These will be delivered by experts. Participants will experience musical
examples and instrumental techniques typical of a range of countries, both from the past and the
present. They will have the opportunity to investigate, compare and contrast the music of their own
native country with that of other participants. By engaging with new techniques alongside other
participants, participants will be able to share the experience, discuss ideas and gain an appreciation
of the music of other cultures. Cultural visits to places of interest and importance, such the
Symphony Hall in Birmingham and the Civic Hall in Stratford Upon Avon will allow participants
the opportunity to explore the musical and cultural history of the area.
Workshop Organiser:
Contact details:
University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street
WV1 1LY Wolverhampton
GB-UNITED KINGDOM
E-mail: networks4excellence@wlv.ac.uk
www.wlv.ac.uk
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