Children’s Music Education

Sonic Playground

Photo Credit: Femke van Delft 2010.

The ultimate musical adventure for people of all ages. Original sound projects bring together found sound and oral storytelling in a soundscape of Vancouver past and present. Re-imagine spatulas, pop cans, and other everyday objects and how they make music and sound. Play musical instruments that produce unique tonal and percussive sound collages. Let curiosity by your guide as you explore these unique interactive installations by local and internationals artists.

No musical experience necessary!

Free

Downtown Jazz Family Zone | June 23 & 24
David Lam Park Family Zone | June 30 & July 1

Part of the Family Zone—an interactive arts and crafts centre and playground for children and families

Presented in partnership with the Western Front and the Roundhouse Community Arts and Recreation Centre

 

Play||Jazz

An interactive, motion-activated experience involving ambient jazz music, abstract photography, movement and technology.

Create unique soundscapes using the visual language of ambient jazz. By moving around and interacting with a screen, you will make abstract works of digital art while triggering sounds at the same time. Open to people of all ages.

Free

Vancouver Art Galley  | June 23 & 24
Roundhouse Community Centre | June 30 & July 1

Presented in partnership with the New Forms Festival 12
Concept and Installation by Hybridity Media