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Nameless
Sound and MECA
Creative Music Ensembles for Young People
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Nameless
Sound is committed to a vision of personal and community growth through
creative music. Creative music is an ideal context to address group
awareness, self-awareness, empowerment, vulnerability, and diversity.
The skills developed through musical improvisation emphasize listening,
creativity, spontaneity, dialogue, and self-expression. All classes are
held at MECA
and taught by David Dove and Jason Jackson.
MECA is located at 1900 Kane St.,
Houston, TX 77007
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Fall 2010 classes begin Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Please note that while Nameless Sound classes are free our host MECA
require a small flat fee of $30 to register. Please be sure to register
at MECA prior to the first class. This can be done by arriving early on
the first day or contacting MECA at 713-802-9370.
For more information or to register, call
713-928-5653 or email david.dove@namelesssound.org.
Class
Descriptions:
Nameless Sound Youth Ensemble
(AKA The MECA Improv Ensemble) —
For Adolescents and Young Adults
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm (Starts September 14th)
The Ensemble plays creative music through
the process of musical
improvisation. Participants may come from any musical background. The
process accepts the input of any musical tradition (as well as music
that is from no tradition at all). Students of any skill level may
participate. The ability to read music is not a prerequisite. Visual
artists, poets, actors, and practitioners of other artistic disciplines
may participate if they have an interest in performance. Participants
will have an opportunity to compose for the group or lead the
group.
Creative Kids Ensemble
Ages 5-13, Wednesdays, 6-7pm (Starts September 8th)
The Creative Kids Ensemble will explore the
joy of music making in a
fun, positive, and affirming environment. Sound, rhythm, singing,
drumming, and musical story-telling will be used to explore
coordination, listening, leadership, creativity, group-awareness, and
self-awareness. Instruments are provided. Children are encouraged to
bring their own instruments as well.
Classes for People with
Special Needs
We offer two types of Special Needs Classes:
Creative Music for Basic Skills
Community
Creative Music for High Functioning
Community Classes are held on Wednesdays betweeen 5-8pm. Please call or email to schedule. Classes start September 8.
Nameless Sound explores music making for the
special needs community.
In an encouraging and structured environment, participants will engage
in musical exercises that emphasize listening, coordination, peer
support, self-expression, self-empowerment, and non-verbal
communication. Instruments are provided. Participants are encouraged to
bring their own instruments, too.
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