Rochester Broadcast is a spatial symphony, commissioned by the Eastman School, which celebrates the vast array of voices which comprise Rochester’s artistic scene.  It is performed outdoors by several groups of musicians (professional, student, amateur, and everything in between) for whom Lisa Bielawa, Eastman’s ’25-’26 Howard Hanson Visiting Professor, writes bespoke music. Each group begins to sing and play together, before expanding outwards– literally “broadly casting” themselves, their sounds, and their words. Two outdoor performances of 30 minutes each will take place on Parcel 5 on April 18 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., with a rain date of April 19th at those same times.

 

Want to participate in Broadcast? Join our pick-up chorus, the Canal Chorale, here! The chorus will be led by Lee Wright, Director of Choirs at the University of Rochester. Participating singers will learn the music on their own, with the help of a special online learning aid designed by Lisa, found here. The music is designed for singers of all ages and abilities! There will be one in-person rehearsal, on April 17th, from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m., in the Ray Wright Room at the Eastman School (26 Gibbs Street).  We will also host an optional walkthrough of Parcel 5, the performance location, at 6:30 p.m. (We encourage you to attend the walk-though if possible!)  More information is available on the chorus sign-up page. 

Please note that the chorus will move from location to location during the performance.