Sabbatical presentations by Dave Ballou, Department of Music and Elsa Lankford, Department of Electronic Media and Film are scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2015 from 3:00-4:30 pm in the Center for the Arts, room 2032.
Dave Ballou, Music
Musical Improvisation and the Solo Trumpet
For his sabbatical project, Dave Ballou recorded a CD of improvisations for solo trumpet. The preparation for this recording included an in-depth investigation of extended techniques available with the instrument and the development of a conceptual understanding of musical improvisation. During this presentation, Dave will discuss his findings regarding the development and pedagogy of extended trumpet techniques in regards to improvisation and offer an approach to the comprehension of these techniques in the performance of a musical improvisation.
Elsa Lankford, EMF
Re(:) Growing Cities: The Effects of Urban Agriculture on the City Soundscape, One Yard at a Time
Elsa Lankford will discuss and play an installation version of Re(:) Growing Cities, her latest soundscape project. Inspired by research, recordings, and personal explorations with urban agriculture in Baltimore City and beyond, the installation in Nature Art in the Park in Leakin Park is the first iteration of the piece. She will talk about the experience and other creative endeavors that are also growing out of her Fall 2014 sabbatical.
