Contemporary Kids: Creative Music-Making

Join us for a special musical workshop in collaboration with the Sound Atlas New Music Festival! The sessions will be led by the talented musicians from the Festival’s Contemporary Performance Lab (CPL) Fellowship. We will start with a special live musical tour of Erdem Taşdelen’s graphic scores. Kids will then team up to create their own seasonal graphic score, exploring how visual elements can shape the way music sounds. They will also learn how to collaborate on improvisation and creative music-making. Together, we'll transform the graphic scores into original musical pieces that tell stories about the nature that surrounds us. No experience required—just bring your imagination! The workshop will offer a unique blend of hands-on activities and live performances by SAF musicians, bringing the visual artworks to life through an immersive sonic experience. Our free onsite Contemporary Kids programs invite children to learn about modern and contemporary art through unique and engaging art activities. For children ages 5-12. Maximum group of 25 children, with one guardian per child. Questions? Please visit our FAQ page.