These are the current scheduled dates and times for the workshops. You will need to attend all workshops to be part of this project. Exact dates and times may shift a little.
Session One: Technical Setup
Tuesday August 9th (1hr) – TBC
Facilitator: Mufeez Al Haq
Aim: Setting up Zoom and learning how to work the recording gear
Session Two: Community & Trust Building
Tuesday August 16th (3hrs) – 1-4pm
Aim: Getting to know each other to build comfort and trust
Session Three: Sounding with Objects
Tuesday August 23rd – 10am-1pm (3hrs)
Co-facilitator: Vanessa Godden (first 2hrs only)
Aim: Generate some object recordings as raw material for me to compose with
Session Four: Vocal Sounding
Tuesday August 30th (3-4hrs) – 1-5pm
Lead facilitator: Alice Hui-Sheng Chang
Aim: Generate vocal recordings as raw material for me to compose with
Between sessions four and five I’ll begin composing with the sounds we’ve created together
Session Five: Feedback on Composition
Tuesday September 13th (1-2hrs) – 1pm start
Aim: I’ll present a draft of the composition for us to discuss how it reflects our lived experiences and provide input into how we present it
Between sessions five and six I’ll finish composing the work based on your input
Session Six: Finalising the Composition
Tuesday September 27th (1-2hrs) – 1pm start
Aim: Listen to, reflect on and prepare the composition for public presentation
Concert at The Big Anxiety Festival, RMIT University
October 6th 2022, time TBC (attendance not required)
Session Seven: Debrief, Celebrations & Goodbyes
Tuesday October 11th (1hr) – 1-2pm
Aim: To celebrate what we’ve achieved together