Ensemble 50:50 Liverpool

The aim is to create something new in a musical sense owned by those present by exploring the possibilities of freedom, improvisation and their limitations.

To achieve this the ensemble uses `System 50:50 for improvisers.

The approach of System 50:50 for improvisers is to shape the sound with silence, to shape the ensemble size from moment to moment, then to empower the musicians with agency. They shape the music through active listening.

The System 50:50 approach can be applied to ensembles of any size to achieve the aim

Simon Ross, Macclesfield writes. `System 50/50 works well - it’s a really good way to get a group to play effectively without egos , virtuosity , and shyness getting in the way. It is democratic, inclusive. coherent, leaderless, focused, there is room to think and time to listen, choices. It is less competitive and more cooperative. Ends well`

All levels of experience are welcome and rewarded by attending this session. Listeners too, especially if you are just curious about a music made without prior preparation.

The ensemble welcomes new members, however we suggest you attend as a listener first. Then we can have a chat about what happens next.

Get in time: 18.30 for musicians
Doors: 19.15
Start time: 19.30 9 (for everyone)
Frequency: The plan is to have monthly sessions

About System 50:50

More information about System 50:50 for Improvisers: click the link
https://www.improvisersnetworks.online/resources/music-systems/system-50-50

About the promoter, Blank Canvas

The Blank Canvas concert series was launched by Frakture in 2011. It has now become an independent project, organizing concerts in Liverpool.
Contact:

Phil Morton at, [email protected]

Web article for this event.

https://www.improvisersnetworks.online/events-north-west-archive/item/1990-ensemble-50-50-liverpool-26-09-2024

About The Ship & Mitre.:The Ship & Mitre, 133 Dale Street Liverpool. L2 2JH is a CAMRA Pub of Excellence, offering the largest selection of hand-pulled ales in Merseyside. With a range of around 200 beers (draught and bottled) it offers one of the largest selections in the North West. Food is available till 6.00 pm on Sundays

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Blank Canvas welcomes the new opportunity of `hybrid working` that the pandemic and the web application Zoom have added to our lifestyle.

Below is video featuring The Blank Canvas Octet - a distant cousin of the Blank Canvas Ensemble Liverpool

Note on the video

This is the Blank Canvas Octet online on Zoom
Free ensemble improvisation using System 50:50
Duration 6 minutes
Tacet 3 minutes
Free play 3 minutes
12 players

Host or Publisher Improvisers' Networks Online