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BOTANICAL SOUND LAB, with Marta Gonçalves
Aimed at classes at EB1 Bairro Operário School, Lagos
October 10, 17, 22 and 24, 2024

Synopsis

In this laboratory, inspired by John Cage’s “Child of Tree”, participants are invited to explore organic sounds, transforming natural elements into musical instruments. The workshop begins with an outing, where participants collect “natural instruments” and practice active listening. This is followed by a phase of collective creation, in which the sounds of nature collected are used to compose a unique piece of music, promoting experimental music and environmental awareness in a creative way.

This workshop promotes: creativity // freedom and plurality of expression // cooperation and group work skills // active listening // time management skills // confidence // critical thinking // appreciation for experimental and organic music // environmental awareness // observation

Biography

Marta Santana Gonçalves

With a career marked by music and sound, Marta stands out for her playful and experimental approach to art. She uses the “learn to play” methodology in her workshops and events, using experimentation and sharing as a pillar of learning. With a degree in Musical Sciences and experience as a music educator, she seeks to explore new dimensions of sound in a fun and creative way. With a taste for inspiring and involving, her aim is to transform the workshops into a journey of discovery, demonstrating that experimentation and art go hand in hand in the search for new sound expressions.