Wild Child Orchestra (Ages 9-12)
The spirit of jazz improvisation meets children at its wildest! Using soundpainting, a creative sign language for live composition, kids will form their own improvisational orchestra with sounds, rhythms, their bodies, and words. This workshop introduces the joy of collective creation and exhibits that mistakes are a vital part of creativity. Participants will even have the chance to step into the conductor’s role and lead the group; making for a fun and free experience full of laughter. Facilitated by Burcu Yılmaz, who specializes in soundpainting, with Orhan Deniz accompanying on clarinet, the workshop will take place on October 4 at Akatlar Cultural Center as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.
Burcu Yılmaz Deniz: Workshop facilitator
Orhan Deniz: Clarinet
Age group: 9–12
Duration: 60 minutes
Note: Comfortable clothing is recommended. Children are welcome to bring their own instruments if they wish. The event will be held in Turkish.
About Burcu Yılmaz Deniz
After her undergraduate studies at Boğaziçi University, she completed her master's degree in Culture and Arts Management and Performing Arts at Koç University and Strasbourg University. She has performed at the Villa Theater (France) and Altenburg State Theater (Germany) and worked as the co-curator of bomontiada ALT in Istanbul. She continues to work as the co-manager of A Corner in the World and performs as a dancer in the play Yumurtadan Çıkan Fil and Çık Dışarı at ATTA Festival. Burcu Yılmaz has long been working on the development of children’s creative expressions. She organizes soundpainting workshops and prepares shows by combining various approaches to movement and sound.