Whether you're just beginning your compositional journey or have years of experience, come and explore listening in different sound environments as a basis for composition. The day will include a roundtable, a deep dive into works by James Weeks and Claudia Molitor, and an interactive workshop with pieces by Stephen Chase and Pauline Oliveros, including an opportunity to share your own work.

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026

Location: Seabury House, Aberdeen

Schedule

10.00am | Coffee, registration and introductions

10.30–11.30am | Roundtable: Listening Join composer Pete Stollery for a thought-provoking roundtable exploring what it means to listen.

11.45am–12.45pm | Composers’ Day Introduction: Towards a Deep(er) Listening Practice in Composition

12.45–1.45pm | Lunch Break and Red Note Ensemble Spotlight Gig

1.45–3.00pm | Experimental Listening Session and Workshop Explore participatory works by Stephen Chase and Pauline Oliveros through an experimental listening session and workshop, followed by an opportunity for participants to share and discuss their own work.

3.00–3.30pm | Reflection and Wrap-up

A final opportunity to reflect on the day and consider: How can I use what I’ve discovered today in my own composition practice?

FREE event, advanced registration required: https://sound-scotland.co.uk/event/composers-day-2

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 00:00.