Education Artistique et Culturelle

ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES

Based on the implementation of artistic workshops led by guest artists, our initiatives aim to develop expressive abilities, foster self-confidence, and enable individual and collective empowerment.

SonArt’s artistic project, at the intersection of genres such as jazz, early music, pop, and contemporary music, offers a compelling platform for cultural engagement.

Creation, reinterpretation, and the convergence of disparate musical worlds and practices fuel the performances conceived by David Chevallier, and serve as a foundation for rich and varied encounters with audiences that are no less diverse.

AUDIENCES

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YOUNG PEOPLE

Educational settings (elementary school, middle school, high school, recreation center)

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MUSIC LOVERS

Music school, conservatory

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SENIORS

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FOR ALL AUDIENCES

Remote audiences, precluded audiences, local audiences, subscribers, young audiences

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DANCERS

Amateur dancers or those in professional training programs (conservatory, state-certified dance teacher certification, EAT training, etc.)

Young people

Exploring Historical Instruments (17th Century)
To enable all students to develop a rich and coherent personal cultural foundation throughout their academic career
To develop and strengthen their artistic practice
To provide opportunities to encounter artists and their works, and to visit cultural venues

The goal of these programs is to introduce tomorrow’s audience to artistic forms they are not yet familiar with. Getting up close with the artists, discovering musical instruments, and gaining a deeper understanding of the music being performed, these elements serve as an important complement to the education provided by their teachers.

It is also an opportunity to learn to listen to music in a different way.

Introductory Workshops
Artistic Field: Music
Theme: Introduction to historical instruments (17th century).

Introduction to several historical instruments (theorbo, harpsichord, sackbut, etc.). Listening to the sounds played live by the musician(s). How are these instruments played? What are the different sounds they produce? How do they differ from “modern” instruments? What was the repertoire like when these instruments were first designed? How does it differ from today’s repertoire?

Seniors

To ensure that our seniors continue to have access to culture and artistic activities by bringing these experiences to them.
To foster connections and exchanges.
To develop artistic expression and creativity.

Musical reading

Artistic field: Music I Theater

Theme : An immersive journey into the heart of the time traveler's story

An actor brings the text to life, embodying this scientist’s fascinating story; a theorbo player weaves a delicate and spellbinding soundscape, blending ancient resonances with ethereal landscapes.

The imagination takes shape through simplicity: the lines, the voice, and the music intertwine to bring forth future worlds, strange visions, and profound questions about time, humanity, and the future.

Music lovers

These workshops are intended for students at music schools and conservatories, amateur musicians or those pursuing a professional career, and instrument teachers.

Workshops on improvisation and collaborative composition

Improvisation is composing on the spot. It is an attempt to create an instantaneous and fleeting musical work. But the improviser ultimately faces the same challenges as a composer working alone at a desk. The purpose of this workshop is to identify these challenges and learn how to master them. Structure, the flow of musical turns, collective listening, a sense of rhythm and harmony, and work on timbres, these are all aspects to develop in order to create together.

Guitar master class

Designed for advanced students, this master class explores topics such as polyphonic playing, sound production, and the structure of improvisation...

Group tutoring

The experience of a seasoned musician can radically change the way a band or orchestra works during rehearsals. This experience allows them to focus on what’s essential and identify the issues that need priority attention. The goal of this mentorship is to help young musicians develop their artistic vision by drawing on the expertise of their “mentor.” It’s an initiative that pays off over time

Residency at a music school

Having a composer on site for an extended period (ranging from several weeks to several months) is a very enriching and rewarding experience for the students. Knowing that music will be written specifically for them, and regularly interacting with a professional musician who works hand in hand with their teachers, is an exciting adventure for these students. The composer begins by attending ensemble workshops and meeting with the teaching staff in order to propose a tailor-made project capable of bringing as many students as possible together. Then comes the writing phase, and finally, the implementation of the project, with its rehearsals, workshops, and concerts.

David Chevallier I Associate Artist at the Nantes Conservatory, 2025–2026

Improvisation workshops were held between November 2025 and February 2026 with students from the jazz, early music, and string departments. The workshops culminated in a performance featuring the students and David Chevallier. The concert took place on February 13, 2026, at the Nantes Conservatory.

All audiences

Foster interaction and dialogue with audiences
Spark curiosity in the audience
Encourage audience expression and participation
Help audiences understand the artwork

Watching musicians rehearse can be captivating. It allows the audience to discover the behind-the-scenes aspects of their work and become aware of a number of challenges that, fortunately, aren’t apparent during a concert.

The musicians interact with the audience and explain the challenges they must overcome. Attending a rehearsal before a concert allows you to better understand the music and, as a result, engage with it more actively.

Dancers

Artistic Collaboration Between Dancers and Musicians I Workshop

Blending the arts and disciplines, bringing dancers and musicians together. Exploring improvisational processes by connecting the body with the world of sound.

Space, vocal expression, collective listening, a sense of rhythm and harmony, and structuring, these are all aspects to develop in order to create together.