RNCM Young Explorers: Interactive Science Workshops at the RNCM
Creative Tourist
Join the RNCM for a morning of inspiring science and music workshops!
Explore the exciting fusion of nature and technology as you create music with plants, using advanced technology developed by Bionic and the Wires. Complementing the RNCM’s Young Explorers event, Space, Stars, and Video Games, this workshop invites young people to explore the fascinating intersection of nature and sound.
Sensors connected to the leaves or roots of plants measure the electrical signals generated through natural processes like photosynthesis. These signals are then transformed into sound using specialised music-making equipment.
Expect a lively discussion on plant science, exploring plant senses and communication, as well as an introduction to the music equipment used to create sound, and lots of experimental music making! Meanwhile, explore the possibilities of a virtual orchestra with PRiSM, where PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo controllers become musical instruments through the magic of coding. Participants will engage with technology in an innovative way, discovering how coding can turn everyday gaming devices into tools for creating music.
