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The Public Decides:
VOTE!
Composer’s Voice
Dance Collaboration:
Erin’s Thoughts

Erin Bomboy, Rachel (Rae) Charles, and Samantha Parsons
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-The_Public_Decides-02.jpg>

While sipping margaritas with a thickly salted rim and scooping up silky
guacamole with tortilla chips the size of compact discs, my friend Rob
Voisey and I discussed the role music plays in dance. Specifically, how does
the presence of music affect movement? I thought the influence was
significant, but was not sure. Numerous choreographers see music as
something to be added at the last minute along with costumes and lighting.
It is not unusual for choreographers to create a full work without music,
due to a dearth of time, money, or desire. Sometimes, choreographers abandon
the idea of music in favor of an aural soundscape that chirps and buzzes in
the background. Music becomes something you move through, not move to. This
stands in contrast to the standard classroom experience, which usually
features tonal, metered music. While not all dance teachers craft their
phrases to coincide with musical counts, a distinct feeling of dancing to
the music pervades. Like many dancers I know, I came to dancing through a
love of music. Using my body to reflect music seemed to be as close as one
could get to heaven.

The philosophical conversation led to the Composer’s Voice Dance
Collaboration. Creating not just the movement, but also the music that
accompanied it, triggered a desire to continue my investigation into the
relationship between music and dance.

While chatting with Rob about the possibility of curating a Composer's Voice
concert, I brought up the importance of the audience. Most art is created in
a vacuum and then presented to the public in a fully realized form. But what
if the audience hates it? Wouldn’t it be helpful to get their opinion before
spending months working on something that is ultimately rejected, or worse –
ignored? I know some artists have a knee jerk reaction to caring less what
the audience thinks. I've heard some comment, “what do they know?” But I
care. I want people to see my work. I want some to feel enriched by my
viewpoint. I want the audience to be a vocal part of my process. Maybe this
is selfish on my part. Perhaps it makes me less of an artist, but I don't
care.

RRachel (Rae) Charles and Samantha Parsons
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-The_Public_Decides-03.jpg>

Thus, the Composer's Voice Dance Collaboration: the Public Decides was born
with the intent to investigate the relationship between music, movement, and
the audience. Rob and I hashed out a feasible plan. I would release a call
for unfinished scores, select five, and premiere the same choreography to
the five compositions, and let the audience vote on their favorite. To
encourage a wide range of opinions, we would place videos online for voting.
The composition that garnered the most votes would be awarded a prize. The
composer would finish their piece, and I would complete the choreography.
The final product would premiere as part of Movement Research’s Open
Performance Series.

It proved to be a compelling process choreographing without music. Sometimes
I felt empowered creating movement without aural parameters. Often, I felt
lost. Without musical cues available to provide emotional heft, I had to
find a way for the movement to convey both form and function. This is
difficult when you are a newish choreographer. An unseasoned movement-maker
like me can use music to round out choreography and provide much needed
context and structure. During our rehearsals, which spanned six short weeks,
I constructed the movement, spacing, and dynamics through personal
improvisation, and left the rest to the dancers' intuition, knowing once the
votes were in and the winner announced, I could go back and rework the
choreography to fit the final composition.

Rachel (Rae) Charles and Samantha Parsons
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-The_Public_Decides-04.jpg>

My worry was watching the same choreography five times in a row would be
irritatingly fatiguing for the audience. This proved to be unfounded; the
performance was a lovely show for all involved. The audience was
enthusiastic. They took their responsibilities seriously, voting with care
and providing thoughtful feedback. I found their gracious participation
touching and humbling. They know so much.

Composer's Voice Dance Collaboration continues. Videos are online for voting
and commenting. You can read why the five semifinalist compositions were
selected. The show indicated that people have definite opinions about their
favorites. It excites me to have people feel strongly about their choice.

Right now, I am eager to get back into the studio at the conclusion of the
voting. The piece-which currently exists as a half-finished, semi-formed
thought-will solidify based on the music you chose. I cannot wait to see how
it all turns out. Please vote if you haven’t yet!
http://www.voxnovus.com/composersvoice/program/12-11-18.htm

Thank you for being part of my process. And many, many thanks to Rob Voisey
and Douglas DaSilva for allowing me the time and space to play.

Rob Voisey, Rachel (Rae) Charles, Erin Bomboy, Samantha Parsons, and David
Morneau
<http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-The_Public_Decides-01.jpg>





To Do or Not To Do


Visit <http://www.voxnovus.com/resources/American_Composer_Timeline.htm>
the American Composer Timeline. If you are an American composer and not on
the timeline, submit your name birth date and web link. AND while you are at
it, maybe you should add your name to Wikipedia as well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_American_composers
How many composers are there? 200-300? Ridiculous! I think there are more
composers on the 60x60 wiki-page!

Ahhhh, well... guess I will go back to eating cake.



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Two Performances Sunday!
60x60 Dance
and My Dad's Violin on Composers Voice!



60x60 Dance (2011) Athena Mix Mix at Central Michigan University

60x60 Dance (2011) At 2:00 pm (central time)
Central Michigan University
Moore Hall, in the Kiva
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859



For the first time ever, Central Michigan University will host 60x60 Dance
performance on Sunday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. in the Kiva in Moore Hall.

60x60 Dance pairs 60 audio works to 60 dances.

This 60x60 Dance performance is presented by composer Jay Batzner and
Heather Trommer-Beardslee as the dance coordinator. Sabrina Pena Young is
the audio coordinator for the 60x60 (2011) Athena Mix.

“Students from my dance composition class, have created this performance as
a class project,” Communication and Dramatic Arts Faculty Heather
Trommer-Beardslee said. “They have learned about the choreographic process
by creating 60 separate one-minute dances set to 60 one-minute pieces of
music, and what they have done is incredible.”

Trommer-Beardslee said Batzner came to her with the idea of putting on this
performance and they have been collaborating ever since.

“We wanted to make a connection to the music and dance programs here at CMU
because they are typically separate,” Batzner said.

Trommer-Beardslee said she is excited for this opportunity to work on this
performance.

“There is nothing else like it, students will have never seen anything like
this before,” Batzner said. “It is very abstract.”

Trommer-Beardslee said it is not a competition, and the show is meant to be
seen and enjoyed for a good time.

The 60x60 (2011) Athena mix is the first 60x60 mix to be comprised of all
women composers, musicians and sound artists.

Original
<http://www.cm-life.com/2012/11/27/60-x-60-performance-expected-to-be-first-
of-its-kind-at-cmu/> Press release by Katelyn Sweet at Central Michigan
University can be found here

Composers in the 60x60 (2011) Athena Mix inlcude:
Liana Alexandra, Ellen Band, Alexandra Von Bassen, Eve Beglarian, Kari
Besharse, Rose Bolton, Sarah Boothroyd, Susan Ann Brewster, Ann Cantelow,
Eliska Cilkova, Cindy Cox, Molly Gene Crain, Soressa Gardner, Melissa Grey,
Elizabeth Clare Guthrey, Motoko Honda, Yoko Honda, Brenda Hutchinson, Mary
Jane Leach, Lynn Job, Michiko Kawagoe, Laura Kramer, Joan La Barbara, Monica
Law, Hye Kyung Lee, Elainie Lillios, Annea Lockwood, Sylvi MacCormac, Pamela
Marshall, Angela McGary, Kathy McTavish, Jennifer Bernard Merkowitz, Tricia
Minty, Miss Diamond DJ, Margaret Hosmer Noble, Julia Norton, Pauline
Oliveros, Mariko Otake, Milica Paranosic, Emilie Payeur, Maggi Payne, La
Cosa Preziosa, Bettie Ross, Anna Rubin, Marilinda Santi, Margaret Schedel,
Daria Semegen, Alex Shapiro, Judith Shatin, Alice Shields, Nivedita ShivRaj,
Mary Simoni, Laurie Spiegel, Asha Srinivasan, Anabella Ugena, Vulva
Underground, Elizabeth de Vegt, Jing Wang, Sally Williams, and Sabrina Pena
Young Concert Program of the 60x60 (Athena Mix):
http://www.voxnovus.com/60x60/2011_Athena_Mix.htm



My Dad's Violin
Composer's Voice

Sunday December9th, 2012 1:00 PM
Jan Hus Church
351 East 74th Street
New York City


More than <https://www.facebook.com/MDV.Documentary?ref=stream> 20
violinists playing one-minute works on Douglas DaSilva Dad's Violin!

My Dad's Violin <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-MDV-01.jpg>


Many years ago (1940’s) in North-Eastern Brazil, my Uncle Zé, gave my father
a generous gift. My father had mentioned that he would love to study violin;
but being a student in the seminary he had no money to buy one. Tio Zé gave
my Dad a violin (Breton, crafted in France, circa 1820). How this violin
ended up in rural Brasil in the 1940’s and how my uncle had the means to
purchase it is a mystery that I hope to someday unravel. My father brought
this violin with him to America where he briefly studied at Peabody
Conservatory and kept it with him through jobs, marriage and children. A few
years ago my father put me in charge of this family heirloom.

While in my charge, I have asked violinists to try it out so that I could
hear what it should sound like. It has a warm, full sound. In April 2011, I
asked violinist Greg Durozel if he wouldn’t mind trying out my Dad’s violin
while I filmed him. When I showed this 55 second video to my Dad the next
night, he was brought to tears and insisted that I burn a DVD of it so that
he could share it with his brother Zé (age 90+) in Brazil that coming
August, 2011.

My Dad's Violin <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-MDV-02.jpg>


This sparked the idea that I could make a more significant DVD by filming a
whole bunch of violinist playing this violin. So did: I recorded some great
violinists performing on My Dad's Violin: Lynn Bechtold; Greg Doruzel ; Ari
Isaacman-Beck; Shem Guibbory; Josh Henderson; Hayne Kim; Conway Kuo; Bin Lu;
Jessie Montgomery; Kurt Nikkanen; Paul Peabody; Suzie Perelman; Daniel Reed;
Michael Roth; Andrew Schaw ; Curtis Stewart; Stefanie Taylor; and Shelby
Yamin .

I filmed in apartments, churches, backstage at concert halls, street
corners, Central Park and in front of the Bartok plaque on the Upper West
Side.! In August 2011, in Brazil I surprised my father, his brother and our
families with the video. There were speeches, tears, toasts and hugs!

It is my goal to continue on this path and get as many violinists as
possible to share in this project. It is much more than a “music video” but
a way to celebrate 86+ years of brotherhood

My Dad's Violin <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-MDV-03.jpg>


Many people were touched by this project and enthusiastically encouraged me
to make a “proper” documentary.

So, this is the creative journey that I am embarking on. – Douglas DaSilva

My Dad's Violin <http://www.voxnovus.com/NM421/img/12-12-08-MDV-04.jpg>

Fifteen Minutes of Fame
<http://www.voxnovus.com/img/Fifteen_Minutes_of_Fame_logo.jpg>


Fifteen Minutes of Fame <http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/>
call for works


* Okamoto/Martinez-Forteza
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#12-12-14> -
double-bass and clarinet

* Motherhood
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-02> -
Jacqueline Martelle - flute

* Liana
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-01>
Valente - soprano/piano

* One
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-20> Minute
Waltzes - CROSSISLAND - clarinet/cello/piano trio (or any subset)

* Jenny
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-01-24> Greene
soprano w/piano duets

* Occupy
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-03-01> Cello
with Craig Hultgren - cello solo

* Honoring
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-03-22> Eugène
Van Itterbeek

* Thinking
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-04-09>
Outside of the Paperclip with Alex Sramek

* David
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-04-30> Bohn -
organ

* Fifteen
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-05-10>
Minutes of Fame: The Crane Harp Ensemble

* Fifteen
<http://www.voxnovus.com/15_Minutes_of_Fame/calls/index.htm#13-05-24>
Minutes of Fame: Crawford-Ashe - Titania (Queen of the Fairies)

<http://www.60x60.com/calls/> 60x60 Dance


60x60-Call for <http://www.60x60.com/calls> Dancers
Toronto


60x60 Dance is seeking choreographers and dancers of all styles and genres
to participate in the upcoming 60x60 Dance event in Toronto on Sunday March
10 at 8 p.m. http://www.60x60.com/calls/


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