Baroque Week: Baroque Improvisation

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Observe Red Dot Baroque at work with students in this improvisation workshop.

Improvisation is a key element of music-making in the Baroque period – a skill that is too often neglected in modern-day musical training. Using 17th-century collections by John Playford as case studies for improvisation back in the day, students learn to create their own musical motifs based on popular tunes such as “Greensleeves” and “Paul’s Steeple”, and react to what their peers throw out at them, encouraging “in-the-moment” creation of an improvisation piece as a group. Through this process, students also understand basic elements of baroque style and composition – a fun experience which encourages spontaneity and communication in performance.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Out of respect for the participants and other spectators, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.

To help keep our community safe, here are the measures that we will be adhering to:

• Only individuals who are fully vaccinated or exempted from Vaccination-Differentiated Safe Management Measures (VDS)* may be admitted to performances with more than 500 audience members.

• *Exempted from VDS: Individuals who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection and are within 180 days of their first positive test result, individuals who are medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination, and children aged 12 and below.

• All audience members must warrant that all vaccination and VDS information is correct when requested for disclosure.

• All audience members must consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal data in relation to the ticket holders’ vaccination and VDS data.

• Do bring along your photo identification and proof of vaccination. We regret that patrons who do not have their photo ID or proof of vaccination may be denied entry. Please visit the MOH website for details.

* Please refer to ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for the latest event updates.