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
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 the FreePlay Duo a favourite with music camps, academies, and community
ensembles. Individually and collectively, Dylan and Suba have taught in venues and locations such as:
- Brhaddhvani Institute, India
- International Association of Jazz Educators
- Masterclasses in Germany, Switzerland, Holland and Austria
- Yukon Summer Music Camp
- University of Toronto
- York University
- Humber College
- SoJAM, East Coast A Cappella Summit and other a cappella festivals
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 the Duo will also include new repertoire for a “shared finale” with the choir.