A multimedia "Happening"

for mixed instrumental ensemble,

rag-tag choir, overhead projector, 

AM radio,

and audience participation

 

First performance:

February 26, 1992

The "Barn" Theater — ISOMATA

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All material in this work is adapted from each of the performers' active repertoire. It is "controlled aleatoric conductor-cued group improvisation, utilizing found material" i.e., a "Happening".

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PERFORMERS:

 

Cliff Alexander/Sarah Blaschko/Eric Pahl/Tara Dutton — 

Two pianos/four hands

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Petia Benkova — harpsichord

 

Christine Lee — double bass

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Dan Carlson — violin solo

Yi Ming Gao/Erica Haskell — violin section

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Merietta Oviatt — viola

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Norio "Non" Hozumi* — trombone

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Robin Sharp — marimba

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NICE SHIRTS CHOIR:

 

Matt, Aimee, William, & Jerry

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VIDEOGRAPHY: Ned Barrett, Scott Holme, Kristina Newhouse

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AUDIO RECORDING:

Paul McGlaughlin

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"Players shall wear solid colored shirts. Preferably nice ones."

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*In memoriam. Thank you Non, we love you,

Body and Soul!