Dylan and Suba first met as choir directors at York University, and continue to direct and give masterclasses throughout the world. A small sample of workshop topics includes:
Vocal/Choral Workshops
- Choral and individual vocal technique
- Vocal percussion and rhythm workshops
- Improvisation: scat singing, group improvisation
- Repertoire, both existing and new songs taught “by rote”
- World-music instruction
- live-looping tricks and techniques
Instrumental Workshops
- jazz ensembles: big-band and small combo
- instruction on piano, voice, bass, guitar, drums
- brass and woodwind: breathing and improvisation
This wide variety has made FreePlay a favourite with universities and academic conferences, music festivals, academies, music camps, and community ensembles.
Workshops and Concert Combination
Perhaps the most popular format, Dylan and Suba will often give a workshop to a choral ensemble, followed by a double-bill public concert hosted by the ensemble. A final concert is not only a great way to try out new techniques: it’s also a chance to sing together, as FreePlay will also include new repertoire for a “shared finale” with the choir.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of possible workshop topics. Depending on the amount of time available, FreePlay can dive deep into single subject, or offer a sampling of several topics. Contact us for more details.