Special Guest:  TBA

In case you missed the September Ravel;
Vivek Sharma; Vivek Sharma is a PhD Candidate in Music and Health Sciences working at the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto. He has worked with Daniel Levitin, Claude Alain, Michael Thaut and Lee Bartel, specializing in the effects of musical experience on neural activity during the categorization of sounds.

ABSOLUTE PITCH has been the subject of much speculation, mystery and debate.  Is it teachable?  Is it innate? Does it even exist? Our guest is at the forefront of brain research into this phenomenon, and has worked alongside brain scientist and author Daniel Levitin to uncover the mechanisms in the brain that, for certain people, allow them to equate a note name with a specific pitch, in much the same way that the written word “red” evokes a specific mental image of a colour. In fact, it is in the linguistic centre of the brain that this pitch information is processed!  That means that those with absolute pitch may actually hear and experience music differently than those without it.  

Vivek Sharma will return to Ravel shortly to continue the discussion on absolute pitch and pitch perception..
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NEW ADVENTURES IN LISTENING – Film clips from “On The Waterfront” and “Ryan” are posted on the “Study Materials” page for download. With the sound removed, they can be scored as an exercise, and brough in to “Adventures in Listening” for feedback and analysis. Adventures in Listening is a unique opportunity to get unbiased and honest feedback on your ‘in-progress’ or experimental work from a community of your professional peers. Because it is anonymous, it is a risk-free environment.  Whether you are an emerging composer or an experienced one, and whether your work is for concert or screen, I encourage you to take advantage of this invaluable resource.