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HANDPAN PLAY LAB

  • Empowered Music 3327 Market Street Camp Hill, PA, 17011 United States (map)

HANDPAN PLAY LAB: First Touch Workshop + Acoustic Improv Jam

Date: Saturday, July 27th
Time: 6:00 - 8:00PM

“Interactive Wind Chime. Sound Sculpture. Sonic Spaceship.”

These are a few ways people describe the handpan, an instrument that was shaped into reality in 2000. Today’s event is a two part experience that blends education, hands-on learning & active play.

  • 6–7:15p • Handpan Workshop

  • 7:15–7:25p • Reset, bathroom breaks

  • 7:25–8p • Acoustic Improv Jam (if weather is nice, we’ll go outside)

  • 8p • Event concludes

During the Handpan Workshop we’ll:

  • Learn about the history & anatomy of the handpan

  • Discover our unique touch

  • Explore basic rhythms & patterns

  • Try different styles of play (including vocalizing with)

  • Discuss “Musical Conversation”

  • Lastly, we’ll open the space for a brief Q&A

Afterwards, it’s time to “let loose & have some fun” with our remaining time together in an Acoustic Improv Jam. During this time, we’ll open the space for a loosely structured/guided acoustic jam, where participants are encouraged to play together. Don’t worry, this is a beginner friendly space, and our intention is to focus on fun, connect to peace through music, hang out, dance & frolic, or sit back, relax and enjoy the space & commUNITY!! There will be handpans, tongue drums, djembes & percussion instruments available. Feel free to bring an acoustic instrument for playing (guitar, ukulele, mandolin, violin, didgeridoo, etc). Join the fun, and let's see what kind of music magic happens!!

  • Some handpans, drums & rattles will be available to share

    Music experience is not necessary to play & have fun!!

    BYO instruments, snacks, & water!!

Weather:

If the weather is nice, we’ll be outside under the trees (bring a blanket and comforts).

If it’s icky & sticky or wet & wild, we’ll be inside!!

Please arrive comfortably. There will be chairs available during class for seated handpan playing. Please bring water for hydration, a notepad and pen/pencil for taking notes during the workshop, and extra layers to accommodate while in an indoor learning space.

For the Acoustic Improv Jam, bring any comforts for outdoor music play – chair, blanket, bug spray, etc.

This ticket is offered on a sliding scale. If you are unfamiliar with a sliding scale, please click here to learn more.

Pay what you can:

  1. Accessible: $30

  2. Supporter: $40

  3. Generous: $50

(At checkout, these tiers will reflect a 3% processing fee).

Can’t make it but still want to support and give back? Select “Pay-it-Forward” ticket to purchase a ticket we’ll donate to someone in need.

Get your tickets early! Space is limited and this event is likely to sell out.

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