Workshops & Concerts: all about improvisation

Since Jerry Granelli’s death in July of 2021 the 1313 Music Association continues the work of sustaining Jerry’s original mission. The goal is to provide space and opportunity for a vital and sustainable musical and artistic community in Nova Scotia, to promote the importance of openness in all aspects of the creative process and to promote musical education that is rooted in the fundamental elements thereof.

The 1313 Music Association is operated by a core group of Jerry’s long-time Halifax-based collaborators and students. In recent years 1313 has presented the Creative Music Labs, the Creative Music Ensemble, the Facing the Future Concert Series, the Jazz Repertoire Class, Sound+Motion: The Creative Process and the Heart of Improvisation Concert and Workshop Series.

Upcoming

It’s 2026: CMW Creative Process Sessions Continue on Sundays this Winter!

Come and improvise with us…

CMW Creative Process Sessions are drop-in classes open to musicians and artists of all disciplines and skill levels. Join the CMW Faculty for instruction on meditation practice, listening, singing and movement exercises, as well as solo and group improvisation. All are welcome and you can get in touch in advance, or drop in. Bring your instrument/materials and bring a friend! 

Email info@creativemusicworkshops.com for more information or to confirm.

Sundays January through March 2026
St. George’s Round Church Hall – 2221 Maitland Street, Halifax

2:00 – 3:30 pm
Suggested Donation $20 or $150 for 10 sessions (PWYC welcome)

2015 CMW Faculty Concert @ 1313 in Halifax featuring Michael Blake (sax), Jerry Granelli (drums), J. Granelli (bass)

Excerpts from CMW 2018:

Peggy Lee’s CMW String Ensemble featuring Phineas Lambert Stewart (violin), Kelvin Mansaray (violin), Joesie Palmer (violin) and Peggy Lee (cello).

Grass North Rocksteady @ 1313 featuring J. Granelli (bass), Michael Blake (saxophone), Ross Burns (guitar), Andrew Jackson (trombone), Matt Myer (keys), Paul Keddy (drums)

Jerry Granelli’s Dance Hall featuring Robben Ford (guitar) as well as Michael Blake (sax), J. Granelli (bass), Christian Kögel (guitar), as well as Paul St-Amand (trumpet), Chris Mitchell and James Shaw (saxophones).

 

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