SOUNDRY Workshop: Monumental Sound

1111 Jones Street,Omaha NE 68102

04 March, 2022

Description

Create new graphic scores, based on sculptures in KANEKO's "Monumental Works" exhibition, to be performed by saxophonist Benjamin Nichols. During the "Monumental Sound" SOUNDRY Workshop, participants will explore and reflect on the sculptures and 3D works presented in KANEKO's Monumental Works exhibition and create graphic scores to be interpreted by saxophonist Benjamin Nichols. MORE ABOUT BENJAMIN NICHOLS Saxophonist and composer, Dr. Ben Nichols, has travelled across the globe, performing at large venues, intimate city concerts, and countless jazz festivals throughout North America, South America and Europe. He is known internationally for his expressive sound and energetic artistic style. Dr. Nichols is currently the Assistant Professor of Saxophone at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he runs the saxophone studio (classical and jazz), directs saxophone quartets, runs a jazz combo, and teaches courses on improvisation, commercial music theory, and woodwind methods. He also taught as a faculty member at the University of Illinois – Springfield, where he was the jazz ensemble director, and at Lincoln College, where he taught saxophone, clarinet, music theory and music appreciation courses. WEBSITE MORE ABOUT THE EXHIBITION In a continuing partnership with the International Sculpture Center, KANEKO presents a collection of globally-recognized works by monumental sculptural artists. This exhibit strives to illuminate each artist’s creative process as well as the craft and perseverance needed to master their materials and convey meaning in their sculptural work. WEBSITE