Improvisation on the oboe since the 1970s
Live electronic extension since the 1980s
Extended oboe practice – session / presentation
A 45–60 minute session combining performance, demonstration, and interaction
Suitable for:
- oboe students
- wind departments
- contemporary music / improvisation contexts
Students takeaway / gain:
- Students will gain:
– concrete approaches to expanding tone and sound production
– introduction to improvisation as part of instrumental practice
– insight into long-term development of an individual instrumental language
– awareness of subtle electronic extension without loss of acoustic focus
he session is also relevant for composition and improvisation students, with a focus on:
– instrument-specific thinking in sound development
– interaction between acoustic and electronic processes
– real-time decision-making in performance
- Expanded approach to tone and breath
- Introduction to extended techniques in a musical context
- Insight into improvisation as instrumental practice
- Understanding of subtle electronic extension using wind control
Typical format:
- Opening performance
- Demonstration of techniques and approaches
- Short interactive segment with students
- Closing performance
- Flexible
- Minimal technical setup
- Available internationally
The session can, if relevant, be combined with a short public performance.
The session can, if relevant, be combined with a short performance in a concert setting (internal or public).
For inquiries: Contact: booking@whizprod.com (Jan H E Wiese)