re-synth project

November 2024

Premiere Weekend – Day 1

On Saturday November 2, the 47th annual Winona State University Honor Band Festival hosted 80 students from 19 schools from throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Students spent their day rehearsing four pieces including re-synth..

The group is pictured here as they perform the world premiere of re-synth.

LISTEN TO THE HONOR BAND PERFORMANCE

re-synth_Honor_Band_110224.mp3

Dr. Melanie Brooks Dinh took time to chat with the Honor Band musicians while Dr. Heukeshoven held Dr. Brooks Dinh's lovely baby Eliza.

Premiere Weekend – Day 2

On Sunday Novermber 3, the Winona State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble gave the second performance of re-synth to a full house.

Pictured below, the Techs' keyboards await a superb performance as Dr. Heukeshoven discusses sound levels and recording with audio wizard Brett Huus of SoundStrations Audio in La Crosse, WI.

LISTEN TO THE WSU PERFORMANCE

re-synth_WSU_110324.mp3

What's next?

The equipment is being stored for now, but will be back next February for the MMEA "Informance".

When the grant period expires in April 2025, the gear will be donated to Bluffview Montessori School in Winona to create a new Music Technology lab.

The survey results from audiences and performers will be tabulated and posted on this website in due time.

Next week is Thanksgiving and soon it will be Christmas.

I cannot express in words the joy and gratitude I have for everyone who brought re-synth to life. From those who helped write a successful grant, to my mentors and all those who performed the music, and to the Minnesota State Arts Board for their support – it has been a true honor.

Time for a short break.

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