Dirty Electronics: Music for DIY Electronics
Title of project:
Dirty Electronics: Music for DIY Electronics (part of the Interfaces Project
Brief overview of initiative or, if relevant, organisational strategy in regards to bringing new music to new audiences (in 1 or 2 sentences)
The collection of workshops attempts to break down the barrier between workshop and stage, rehearsal room and lab, and considers music for DIY electronics as an holistic practice. Workshops and related pieces are viewed as singular projects.
Country/region:
UK
Did the initiative focus on a particular music type/genre? If so, please give details [For example, electroacoustic, experimental, electronica, noise, live electronics, live coding, laptop orchestra, chamber, orchestral, vocal):
Music for DIY Electronic Instruments
If relevant, location/venue type:
Schools
Average age range of audience or any other binding factor (for example location or other demographic). Please provide details below.
9 – 14 year olds
If relevant, what instrumentation was used as part of the project (for example, solo violin, live electronics, loud speaker orchestra, laptop ensemble, string quartet):
DIY Electronic Instruments
Aims/objectives (define aims as ideals and objectives as tangible outcomes)
To introduce DIY electronic instrument making and performance to children and adults alike.
What activities are included in the project?
Music for DIY Electronics consists of a circular process of ideas, listening, making, and playing
Outcomes of the project
DIY Electronic Instruments, Performances
If available, links to media/online resources
http://dirtyelectronics.org
Contact info
Jrich@dmu.ac.uk
TAGS/KEY WORDS for whole website
DIY, Music-Making, Performing, Creating, Making, DIY Electronics
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