SEM Orchestra Virtual Projects
The 2020 SEM Orchestra Series of Virtual Performances
Saturday October 24, 2020 8:00-10:00PM
Musicking Remotely: An SEM Orchestra Virtual Performance and Discussion
Scott Currie, Michael Frishkopf, and Katelyn Best
As the Society for Ethnomusicology’s first official performing group, the SEM Orchestra celebrates creative and collaborative performance as an integral part of ethnomusicology and the Society. This year, the SEM Orchestra has put together a series of virtual performances for the SEM 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting. Involving participants worldwide, the SEM Orchestra will be premiering these performances and host a discussion addressing the variety of musical structures, arrangements, and frameworks employed. This performance and discussion will explore ways for musicking remotely while examining opportunities and limits of musical collaborations and adaptations during this time."
Upon entering the performance platform, you'll be asked a series of questions. If you want others to know who you are, it's important to type your name when prompted, and grant mic permissions if you want to be heard by others. Moving closer to the note icon, the track they represent starts to be heard, immersively (so if it's to your right, you'll hear it more from the right speaker).
On computers the uses the WASD keys to move, as in a video game. The G key is useful as it allows you to fly (through the air, walls...).