Civilizations

Akkadia

2334-2154 BCE
One of first civilizations.
collapse associated with regional drought and abrupt climate change.

Maya

2000 BCE - 900 CE
By 900 CE, overpopulation overcomes resources.
Capped by extensive period of drought

Khmer

802-1431 CE
A prolonged drought in region followed by intense monsoon rains destroyed infrastructure

Greenland Norse

~1000-1500 CE
worsening climate and soil erosion in an already harsh environment

MUSIC - INSTRUMENTATION

Instrumental music and sound will be provided within three separate layers:

The ensemble: A set of instrumentalists that supports each historical ensemble type. Thus the tutti ensemble can be split into smaller performing ensembles, each a representing the specific culture that is being presented. Of course, for the tutti ensemble, all the interregnum
The percussion support: sets of shakers, rattles, flutes, drums, etc are mounted or hung from the appropriate stage locations. These will be used by the Actor/Dancer/Singers as the performance progresses.
The electronics: Sampled and prerecorded sounds and musical structures can be distributed within the surround environment to support, scaffold, connect, and provide sound scape and musical support.

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Akkadian Music