Our objective is to create
new performing ensembles of diverse improvisers. The ensembles will
vary in size (duos, trio, up to large groups of 15 or more), instrumentation,
level of exposure of the artists, and duration. Some will come together
for a single performance, others will continue as long-term artistic
collaborations. We will host a 4 month virtual residency for 50 musicians
followed by an in-person residency with public performances for ensembles
that have coalesced.
Imagine 50 musicians all over the world working together with olnline
rehearsals using state of the art Web 2.0 technology to reach across
nations and work together. Later in June of 2007, participants will
converge in the Hudson river valley with
3 nights of concerts and public workshops utilizing and discussing
these new techniques for expanding music practice.