Sustainable Soundscapes
Music, sustainability, and community empowerment in rural contexts.
Course Overview
This course explores the intersections between music, environmental awareness, and rural development. It focuses on how music can foster sustainability values and community cohesion in small towns, villages, and natural settings.
đź“Ť Location
AlmerĂa, Spain
đź•’ Duration
1 week
🎓 For
Educators, Music teachers
đź’¶ Price
€600
Methodology
Through experiential learning, field activities, and interdisciplinary collaboration, this course invites participants to design sustainable music projects inspired by nature and rooted in community identity. Sessions combine theory, creative practice, and engagement with the local community.
Weekly Schedule
- Day 1:Â Welcome session, course introduction, and community building
- Day 2: Escenario Hábitat Natura: The three pillars
- Day 3:Â Eco-instruments and recycled sound
- Day 4:Â Cultural Visit + Evening Jam Session
- Day 5:Â Soundscapes: Listening to our environment
- Day 6:Â Outdoor concert & community gathering in El Molino
- Day 7:Â Final reflections, course evaluation, and certificate ceremony
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of music in promoting sustainability
- Engage diverse rural communities through participatory music
- Explore and create music using eco-instruments and recycled materials
- Design music projects that promote environmental awareness
- Develop attentive listening skills through environmental soundscapes
Included
- Accommodation in shared rooms
- All meals provided
- Tuition covered by Erasmus+ funding
- Cultural visit and jam session
- Free attendance at a high-quality concert (international artists when available)
- Europass certificate