on March 19, 2008The International Society for Improvised Music (ISIM) is an organisation, founded by renowned musicians and scholars, devoted to improvisation in all its forms. Founder and president of the organisation Ed Sarath stresses the importance of improvisation in music education, and how much work remains to be done in that area […]
on March 18, 2008Neuro-psychologist Gert-Jan de Haas tells an intriguing story about a jazz musician who lost his memory after an infarct. Although the man can not remember where he was just one minute ago, he mysteriously can still play and improvise. This story raises important questions about the nature of improvisation.
on March 15, 2008On Friday, December 7, 2007 the lectorate The teacher of the 21st century: Artistry organised a study-day on improvisation at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague. Teachers from different departments (old music, jazz, classical music) who use improvisational techniques in their lessons got together to discuss fundamental issues concerning improvisation in the curriculum.