Microscore Project @ The Wulf

SEPTEMBER 1, 8pm
drinks from 7.30pm
Microscore Project
(jessica catron & johnny chang)

The Microscore Project presents new 30--second music and microscores from around the world, as well as some old favourites from their collection of around 300 compositions including works by james tenney, pauline oliveros, peter ablinger, chiyoko szlavnics, bill dietz, sabine vogel, david kendall, ezra buchla, philip brownlee, jessie rothwell, robbie ellis, andrew mcmillan, sean clute, raven chacon ....... (oh gosh , so much great music)

See the program here.

This will be our tune-up for next week's appearance at the ARTSaha! Festival.

The Wulf.
1026 s Santa fe ave,
LA, ca90021

***Please note. The space is located at 1026 south santa fe avenue #203, los angeles, ca 90021 (southeast downtown close to where the 10 meets the 5). to enter, dial 203 at the door (labeled michael winter or eric clark on the sacremento side of the building) and you will be buzzed in (you can buzz even if you come late and it will not disrupt anything).

The Wulf is a new space so please bring cushions/stools if you want to relax on the concrete floor... :)

MICROSCORE PROJECT @ Wine Cellar

1 violinist - 32 composers


australia, canada, croatia, finland, england, italy, new zealand, u.s.a.


[new 30-second music & microscores]

february 20, 7pm
wine cellar
(st kevin's arcade, k'rd)

auckland, new zealand

exit (or entry by koha

pre-show listening : live show from the cellar, vancouver
(march 2006, music on main series)

part 1
part 2

Microscore Project 2008 - Call for Submissions !!

This may turn out to be slightly crazy, but in the spirit of the Microscore Project I think I'll just go for it. First if you don't know about the project, please have a listen to some microscores first. As you are listening attempt to imagine a performance of 40 to 60 (or more) compositions, ideas, concepts, all coming together to create a kaleidoscope of sonic-visual tapestry.

From our Vancouver concert of March 2007 (see pdf for program)

Part 1
Part 2

And now if you are still interested, read on !

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INVITING Listeners, Writers/Musicians/Artist, Performers, Instrumentalists, Listeners

Seeking 30-second compositions that can be either performed as solo AND duo - instrumentation: violin or cello, or for one or two performers. Just to clarify, the composition has to function both as a solo and when performed by the duo. The first show will be of the SOLO Violin versions.

For the moment, the show is scheduled for February 20, 2008 at the Wine Cellar (Auckland, New Zealand) - the submission period is January 13 - 19.

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Some guidelines for Scores submissions.

1. Scores sent in PDF format should be set in A4 or 11'x7.5' format.
2. If you are sending hard copies instead, please make sure to have 3 copies of the score.
Most times it should not be necessary to send individual parts as the compositions are so short. Please give this some thought.
3. Attach a very brief micro-bio of yourself, maximum 30 words.

See my website for contact/submission email.

Koan

Zen teachers and practitioners insist that the meaning of a kōan can only be demonstrated in a live experience. Texts (including kōan collections and encyclopedia articles) cannot convey that meaning. Yet the Zen tradition has produced a great deal of literature, including thousands of kōans and at least dozens of volumes of commentary. Nevertheless, teachers have long alerted students to the danger of confusing the interpretation of a kōan with the realization of a kōan. When teachers say "do not confuse the pointing finger with the moon", they indicate that awakening is the standard — not ability to interpret.


At the risk of "missing the point", I am posting my first experience of performing James Tenney's Koan. This ended the first half of the Microscore Project's appearance on Music on Main series in Vancouver.

TOMORROW | Microscore Project in Vancouver/Seattle

** The Microscore Project departs for Vancouver and Seattle tomorrow for a short series of performances ending with a residency at Cornish College. Please help pass the word!


VANCOUVER, BC

TUESDAY, March 13, 2007
"The Microscore Project"
featuring Johnny Chang, violin & Jessica Catron, cello. Made up of 30-second pieces from artists as diverse as rock stars and performance artists, distinguished composers and a hypnotist, the “Microscore Project” is one of today’s most intriguing new music events. Don’t miss Los Angeles based Johnny Chang and Jessica Catron when they bring their ever-changing collection of not-to-missed short pieces to the Cellar, including some new pieces created especially for Music on Main.

Classical Music at the Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club
3611 West Broadway (near Alma Street)

Note: The Cellar is licensed as a restaurant and is therefore open to all ages.

Doors open at 7:00 PM
Music starts at 8:00 PM
Cover Charge: CA$15
Order your tickets today for reserved seating
Call Tickets Tonight at 604.231.7535


THURSDAY, March 15, 2007
The Microscore Project plays the microscores of Canadian composer,
Andre Cormier, entitled "Debris."

Sonic Boom 2007
@ the Western Front
303 East 8th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V5T 1S1

www.front.bc.ca for more info



SEATTLE, WA

SATURDAY, March 17, 2007
Nonsequitur presents...
The Microscore Project @
Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle
(in Wallingford, just south of 50th St.)
$5-$15, sliding scale
8pm show

Swing by the Nonsequitur blog
and click on the "chapel performance space" link for more info on the space/directions....


Closest bus stops: #44 stops at 45th & Sunnyside (walk three blocks north on Sunnyside or Corliss); #16 stops at Meridian & 50th (enter park mid-block or on the SE corner of 50th & Meridian, or walk one long block east on 50th and a block south on Sunnyside).


MONDAY/TUESDAY, March 19-20, 2007
The Microscore Project residency at Cornish College. Working on a new collection of pieces written by the composition students at Cornish, under the direction of Jarrad Powell.

PREVIEW: Microscore Project | Vancouver/Seattle Tour

violinist JOHNNY CHANG &
cellist JESSICA CATRON

Wednesday, March 13, 8pm

Music on Main Concert Series
Cellar Restaurant & Jazz Club
Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a rehearsal run-through of the first 11 pieces for the Vancouver Show. Apologies for the violinist's hiccup at the end of Jim's piece. Otherwise any constructive comments or thoughts welcome.

James Tenney Just Another Bagatelle
Steve Bagnell Matrix 7
Matt Davignon Imitation for violin and cello
Sabine Lara Vogel WING NR.1
Chiyoko Szlavnic Not having moved at all - a nonmovement - An exercise in maintaining relation wilst constantly moving
Ezra Buchla Stations
David Kendall Change, They Shatter
Kelly Churko Get them off of me
Pauline Oliveros String-utopia
Tucker Dulin For Brian wilson
Liam Mooney un-untitled