Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald
Thu 18 Feb · 14:00
Scottish Music Centre
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The Distil Meet-Up at the Scottish Music Centre will focus on improvisation, led by Professor Raymond MacDonald. This free mini-workshop is designed for musicians to explore new improvisational techniques and engage in informal discussions. The session is limited in capacity to ensure a focused environment, with refreshments provided.
Free mini-workshop on improvisation with Professor Raymond MacDonald, founder of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra. Scottish Music Centre, G
Join us for the second Distil Meet-Up at the Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow, focusing on improvisation with Professor Raymond MacDonald.
Raymond is a founder member of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, a large improvising ensemble of around 20 musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds ranging from free improvisation, jazz, classical, folk, pop, and experimental musics to performance art.
This session is designed for both learning and informal discussion, where you can explore new approaches to improvisation and connect with fellow musicians. Perfect for Distil alumni and musicians interested in expanding their improvisational practice.
Tea and coffee provided. Places are limited to ensure an intimate, focused environment.
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Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald takes place on Thursday, 18 February 2027 at 14:00.
Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald is held at Scottish Music Centre in Glasgow (100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ).
Tickets for Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Music Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Raymond MacDonald is performing at Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald.
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Raymond MacDonald is a saxophonist, composer and psychologist with an extensive career in music, cross-disciplinary arts and academia. Much of his work explores the boundaries and ambiguities between what is conventionally seen as improvisation and composition. As a saxophonist and composer, MacDonald has released over 60 CDs, toured and broadcast worldwide and has composed music for film, television, theatre, radio and art installations. He is currently Professor of Music Psychology and Improvisation at Edinburgh University and his recent book, The Art of Becoming: How Group Improvisation Works explores the nature of improvisation. MacDonald has also co-edited five texts and published over 80 academic papers and book chapters.
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The Distil Meet-Up at the Scottish Music Centre will focus on improvisation, led by Professor Raymond MacDonald. This free mini-workshop is designed for musicians to explore new improvisational techniques and engage in informal discussions. The session is limited in capacity to ensure a focused environment, with refreshments provided.
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Free mini-workshop on improvisation with Professor Raymond MacDonald, founder of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra. Scottish Music Centre, G
Join us for the second Distil Meet-Up at the Scottish Music Centre, Glasgow, focusing on improvisation with Professor Raymond MacDonald.
Raymond is a founder member of the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra, a large improvising ensemble of around 20 musicians from diverse artistic backgrounds ranging from free improvisation, jazz, classical, folk, pop, and experimental musics to performance art.
This session is designed for both learning and informal discussion, where you can explore new approaches to improvisation and connect with fellow musicians. Perfect for Distil alumni and musicians interested in expanding their improvisational practice.
Tea and coffee provided. Places are limited to ensure an intimate, focused environment.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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WhereScottish Music Centre
100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ
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When is Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald?
Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald takes place on Thursday, 18 February 2027 at 14:00.
Where is Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald taking place?
Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald is held at Scottish Music Centre in Glasgow (100 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ).
How much are tickets for Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald?
Tickets for Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald are priced at £6.13. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Scottish Music Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald?
Raymond MacDonald is performing at Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald.
How do I get tickets for Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald?
Tickets for Distil Meet-Up: Improvisation with Raymond MacDonald can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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