Space
The Charlotte Street Foundation has provided access to a large rehearsal space in Downtown Kansas City at City Center Square. The space is big enough for a larger group of musicians to work. Over twenty musicians could easily rehearse comfortably. Musicians have the capability to work in unusual instrumentations and groups too large to fit in living rooms, garages and most stages. There will be some storage space made available.
Weekly Rehearsals
Participants will make themselves available to each other for weekly rehearsals. These regular sessions are an invaluable resource to performer/composers looking to develop their craft. Having a group to write for and the opportunity to hear your new work read on a regular basis is a luxury that few musicians enjoy. Participants will give each other that luxury. In the likely event that a participant is unable to attend a rehearsal they will need to provide an appropriate substitute.
Supportive Fellow Artists
The BHIC is dedicated to scene building. The workshops will give members of the Kansas City music scene an opportunity to play together and build working and artistic relationships. We would like to have musicians (who otherwise wouldn't necessarily get the opportunity) working and playing together.
Mandate for New Work
The BHIC is dedicated completely to the creation of original music. Participants will be responsible for composing new work to be rehearsed and performed at the end of their residency. The workshops serve as a laboratory in which talented performers conduct experiments, not a forum in which to study older works. That being said, the stylistic direction of the workshops will be dictated completely by the participants themselves.
Outlet
The end of each residency will be concluded with a performance.
For more information, please write to blackhouseimprov@gmail.com.
