Ever wondered what the abundant reefs around Tasmania sound like? Emily Sheppard has been recording underwater sounds of the Great Southern Reef for the past few years. She will bring her hydrophone recordings for us to listen to and learn about the sounds made. Snapping shrimp tend to dominate the soundscape of healthy reef environments.

Emily will share recordings of work she has created with hydrophone recordings and violin, providing a taster of what is possible. Then, in small groups of 3-4, we will improvise sound and music in response to the recordings, and with the recordings. We will chat together about what each group attempted to do, and what the listeners noticed about the sound data and music during the improvisations.

A second workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, as part of The World’s Smallest Improvised Music Festival, followed by a performance by Emily. Saturday, Nov 7, will feature an artist talk with Emily at midday

$10 for 1 workshop or both.

*There’s free parking in Paterson Street car park from 3:30-5:30