THE MOVING ORCHESTRA

Photo by Zoe Lin

Learn about The Moving Orchestra’s ensemble, their journey of interdisciplinary collaboration, and what inspires their creative process. The conversation will be followed with an improvisatory work of music and dance by members of the group. Tune in to watch this multifaceted performance, streamed live from Massawa. 

The Moving Orchestra’s Story

Sparked by informal jam sessions in living spaces, The Moving Orchestra is an eclectic mix of musicians and dancers from all backgrounds in New York City. The ensemble specializes in workshopping programs heavily based on improvisation, featuring 9 - 12 performers made up of recurring and new artists. The programs are developed utilizing the skills and personalities of each performing group as well as the possibilities of each venue.

The Moving Orchestra's inception began at the very end of the summer of 2019, when six musicians came together for a friendly jam session in Joey's living room. Joey and Katherine, with the help of Carol and Thomas as dancers, began workshopping ways to produce engaging group-improvisation performances. Using a larger living space as a stepping stone, the ensemble started a monthly performance series, advertised on Groupmuse, in unusual venues throughout New York City.

The ensemble is named "Moving" in reference to its performers moving as well as its programs being held in different venues, and "Orchestra" because of its multidisciplinary artists coming together as one.

www.themovingorchestra.com

Amplified Currents Fall 2020
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