Led by composer/performer Helen Papaioannou, this workshop explores risk related aspects of group communication, probing systems and strategies that coordinate behaviours and groupings. This draws upon Helen’s work into games and group behaviour in performance, and is informed by her recent discussions with academic researchers in the School of Architecture, Civil and Building Engineering and the Department of Chemistry at Loughborough University. 

Through games and activities with percussion instruments, we’ll consider risk and resilience in aspects of group behaviour, such as self-assembly, group stability and the coordination of individual and collective actions. These sound-based activities will also explore how group interaction can serve as a starting point for artistic performances or musical works. 

No performance experience or musical ability is necessary. 

Booking

The workshop is free, but please click here to book.

This workshop is supported by the Hinrichsen Foundation.