Musica in Situ
What is “Musica in Situ?”
For the fourth consecutive summer, historic and interesting architectural sites will resonate across Indiana with choral music during a project called “Musica in Situ” (Music on Location). When great music meets great architecture, each art form enhances the other. The event is designed to open the doors to the community and celebrate some little-known treasures.
Who is involved?
An intergenerational choir from the Muncie area will bring a program of music specifically chosen to highlight the acoustical and visual properties of each concert venue, led by Dr. Andrew Crow. Participating singers are a mixture of Ball State University students with members of Muncie’s Masterworks Chorale and other choirs from the Muncie community who have volunteered their time and talent. Singers range in age from 18 to their 80’s.
What should I expect?
Those who attend the free performances can expect to hear a variety of choral music, learn a bit about the history of each space, and even participate in communal singing. In prior summers, Musica in Situ brought music performances to 1500 audience members in Indiana and surrounding states. Each family-friendly concert lasts a little more than an hour. Audience is invited to dress casually.
What does “in situ” mean?
Geologists employ the term “in situ” to describe a specimen studied in the natural environment where it was created. Music benefits from the same kind of application. Live musical performances rely on acoustic spaces; the interaction between a musical performance and its venue significantly influences the experience of the performer and the audience. More than mere acoustics, architectural venues incorporate a wide range of historical, cultural, and even political messages. In an ideal pairing, the venue complements the performance and enhances the event for the benefit of the audience; likewise, an informed selection of repertoire can draw attention to the setting in which it is performed. At the confluence of music and architecture, each art illuminates the other in an event specific to its time and location.
For the fourth consecutive summer, historic and interesting architectural sites will resonate across Indiana with choral music during a project called “Musica in Situ” (Music on Location). When great music meets great architecture, each art form enhances the other. The event is designed to open the doors to the community and celebrate some little-known treasures.
Who is involved?
An intergenerational choir from the Muncie area will bring a program of music specifically chosen to highlight the acoustical and visual properties of each concert venue, led by Dr. Andrew Crow. Participating singers are a mixture of Ball State University students with members of Muncie’s Masterworks Chorale and other choirs from the Muncie community who have volunteered their time and talent. Singers range in age from 18 to their 80’s.
What should I expect?
Those who attend the free performances can expect to hear a variety of choral music, learn a bit about the history of each space, and even participate in communal singing. In prior summers, Musica in Situ brought music performances to 1500 audience members in Indiana and surrounding states. Each family-friendly concert lasts a little more than an hour. Audience is invited to dress casually.
What does “in situ” mean?
Geologists employ the term “in situ” to describe a specimen studied in the natural environment where it was created. Music benefits from the same kind of application. Live musical performances rely on acoustic spaces; the interaction between a musical performance and its venue significantly influences the experience of the performer and the audience. More than mere acoustics, architectural venues incorporate a wide range of historical, cultural, and even political messages. In an ideal pairing, the venue complements the performance and enhances the event for the benefit of the audience; likewise, an informed selection of repertoire can draw attention to the setting in which it is performed. At the confluence of music and architecture, each art illuminates the other in an event specific to its time and location.