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The Nemo Project |
Raising the standard of your team’s or organisation’s performance, whatever the activity - business, sport, the arts - requires higher levels of team work and inspired leadership. Enhanced concentration, attention, awareness and listening skills are all invaluable tools in this endeavour. Nemo offers a combination of training activities to discover, develop and fine tune these capabilities. Why Nemo? • Nemo and Business • Alexander Technique • Pulse Training Why Nemo?ne·mo [nee-moh] (noun, Latin): no oneIn any activity - be it individual or in a group - there arise moments when things flow in an effortless and perfectly coordinated way. Whether it is in music, sports, business or some other collective endeavour, the experience is unmistakeable: the individual vanishes, completely absorbed in the task or activity at hand; the group comes together as one. This state has been described variously as being ‘on the ball’, ‘in the zone’ or ‘in the groove’. The quality of performance – whether in a music ensemble, sports team or work project – attains levels not previously thought possible and it is in these moments when true improvisation takes place. Nemo and BusinessEvery GMF NEMO workshop features outstanding musicians who are also great communicators. At the workshop GMF presents a unique programme of events: the various activities together will stimulate creativity and improve concentration, attention, and self-awareness. Through the carefully crafted training methods, participants can experience directly the effects of heightened concentration, attention and awareness, leading to enhanced mental and physical efficiency. This higher degree of sensitivity is the gateway to the creative state, where innovative ideas and solutions arise spontaneously as a response to whatever conditions present themselves at any given moment. This is vital for creating a healthy work environment in which teams and organizations can flourish in today’s constantly changing, turbulent business climate. Alexander TechniqueWith Val KeoghMany performing artists find the Technique an invaluable way of fine-tuning their posture and movement. These introductory classes concentrate on the relationship of the head and neck to the rest of the body, training an awareness of good posture. The physical and mental practices help promote a sense of rediscovery and ease in day-to-day activities. This leads to an overall improvement in general health, concentration and a feeling of well being. Benefits include fewer accidents at home and in the workplace, better general state of health, fewer repetitive strain injuries, improved self confidence. Participants will be experimenting with: Pulse TrainingWith Stephen KeoghPulse lies at the heart of music, and developing one’s sense of pulse is the goal of these sessions. The work fosters awareness – of the pulse, of silence, of the other members of the group. This workshop is hugely beneficial not only to musicians but particpants of every kind. Concentration, and attention to fine detail are greatly improved. Sensitivity is increased and a higher state of awareness is established. World Music Ear TrainingWith Greg BurkMusical traditions from around the world provide the material for this workshop. Participants learn to connect the voice to the body, singing melodies and rhythms while playing patterns with the hands – and feet! In a group, the layering of parts energizes each participant bringing about greater awareness in collective music making and working in a team. The work greatly improves coordination of mind to body and independence of the limbs. Session with full Jazz GroupAs each visiting team will always be a full jazz group, a workshop session using a full jazz group is also available. During this session participants together with the team will look into listening skills, improvisation, naturally changing leadership, how to be creative within form and structure, organic dialogue and responding to uncertainty. Whole Group PerformanceThe last session will culminate with a performance by all the participants, working together with the jazz group/team leaders, on a piece put together on the day. ConcertWe are also able to offer a concert by the Team for the participants part of each event and/or to the general public in your area. DurationWhether you want a morning, a whole day, or a residential weekend we can tailor a package to meet your needs. Nemo TeamStephen Keogh Val Keogh Greg Burk Felix Gibbons Guillermo Rozenthuler * The team for each event may vary depending on programme considerations. GMF reserves the right to change the size of the team and its members where necessary. Find out moreFor booking and information: nemo@globalmusicfoundation.org +44 (0)1707 665 406 GMF NEMO |