Workshops - April 3, 2008
Educational Workshops
Babik performs dozens of educational workshops each year for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as universities. Each program is tailored to the age and abilities of the students being taught. Workshops are available for bands and orchestras as well as general student populations.
Intro to Improv
Through discussion, performance, and audience participation, Babik demystifies the mysteries of improvisation, and shows that everyone can do it. General students learn that improvising music is similar to improvising speech, and are guided to create their own musical conversations. Orchestra and band students are given the opportunity to improvise on their instrument alongside Babik, using simple arrangements provided by Babik.
Intermediate/Advanced Improv
Music majors and experienced performers are given the tools to vastly improve their improvisational abilities. The needs of the students are discussed with the music educators in advance and the workshop is then custom tailored to address those needs. Professional level orchestral arrangements are provided by Babik.
Django Reinhardt and the History of WWII
Babik tells the inspirational true life story of gypsy guitar genius Django Reinhardt, a man who lost two fingers in a caravan fire, yet persevered to become one of the most innovative guitarists in jazz history. Django’s life is discussed against the backdrop of events in WWII Europe, specifically the Nazi invasion of France and the French resistance. Babik brings this history to life by performing key pieces that dramatically convey the mood before, during, and after the war.
Coming Soon: The Business of Music: Do What You Love Without Going Broke!
Babik performs dozens of educational workshops each year for elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as universities. Each program is tailored to the age and abilities of the students being taught. Workshops are available for bands and orchestras as well as general student populations.
Intro to Improv
Through discussion, performance, and audience participation, Babik demystifies the mysteries of improvisation, and shows that everyone can do it. General students learn that improvising music is similar to improvising speech, and are guided to create their own musical conversations. Orchestra and band students are given the opportunity to improvise on their instrument alongside Babik, using simple arrangements provided by Babik.
Intermediate/Advanced Improv
Music majors and experienced performers are given the tools to vastly improve their improvisational abilities. The needs of the students are discussed with the music educators in advance and the workshop is then custom tailored to address those needs. Professional level orchestral arrangements are provided by Babik.
Django Reinhardt and the History of WWII
Babik tells the inspirational true life story of gypsy guitar genius Django Reinhardt, a man who lost two fingers in a caravan fire, yet persevered to become one of the most innovative guitarists in jazz history. Django’s life is discussed against the backdrop of events in WWII Europe, specifically the Nazi invasion of France and the French resistance. Babik brings this history to life by performing key pieces that dramatically convey the mood before, during, and after the war.
Coming Soon: The Business of Music: Do What You Love Without Going Broke!