Bach to Nature @ Armstrong Redwoods

17000 Armstrong Woods Road,Guerneville CA 95446

11 June, 2022

Description

An afternoon of music with Insert Music Here among the Redwoods... General Admission: $40 OR Pay What You Can: $ any amount Tickets are limited. An afternoon of musical reflection among the giant Redwoods! At Insert Music Here, we believe music connects people with nature as a powerful bridge. At this concert, attendees each receive a pair of headphones and will listen to the live music as it is broadcast direct from our solar-powered piano to the audience's headphones. Our mantra, "Untethered from the Concert Hall," also means untethering from some of the strict rules of the "Classical music concert." This experience begins before the concert as attendees hike amongst the Redwoods to reach the Forest Theater from the parking areas (approximately 1/4 mile one way, relatively level, and well-graded)*. During the event, sit and enjoy from the historic amphitheater seating, or feel free to get up, walk around, and wander the amazing area to explore while you listen on headphones. Just like happening upon a hidden spot while on a hike or walk in the park, there are elements of mystery and discovery for the music in our programs. While there will often be clues to some pieces or themes within our program titles, the music is left as a surprise to be experienced in the fresh air, with an open mind and heart. For those who wish to read more about the music they hear, we provide a "look back" after the completion of a series.  This musical program, BACH TO NATURE, will explore themes of time and connection, set in some of the most surreal locations across the Golden State. The landscapes in this series each tell unique stories of gradual change over time; from giant Redwood groves, to sea cliffs battered by waves, to rock formations older than the dinosaurs. These environments are all inextricably connected across the hundreds of miles that separate them in California. Similar to how all Redwood groves form a single connected unit, tying together the lives of trees hundreds of years apart in age into a single ecosystem, our musical offerings in this program weave together and intersperse works from hundreds of years ago with pieces written in the present day. BACH TO NATURE evokes a musical landscape which has similarly been shaped by nature and time. We hope to inspire reflection on how we, as humans, are also inextricably connected to our natural homes and how we can reconnect and better care for our world. Please note some reminders for an enjoyable event: - Limited parking is available in the parking lots of the State Natural Reserve - please note there is a separate parking fee to drive into the park. Attendees are also welcome to park just outside the Reserve with free street parking (please follow all posted signs). The hike to the Forest Theater is relatively level and well-graded - more information can be found at https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=450 . - *We want to ensure this event is accessible to all - please contact us if you would like to request special accommodation based on the hiking component of this event. - Please dress comfortably, wear appropriate footwear, and prepare according to weather forecasts (don't forget sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, jackets, etc.) - Please refrain from bringing any drugs or alcohol to this event. - Attendees under the age of 18 should be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. - This event will be in Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve - please note and respectfully abide by any rules and regulations posted by this unit. - While this is an outdoor event, we will be monitoring updates regarding COVID-19 to ensure the safety of our audience. We can't wait to see you out there! - The Insert Music Here team www.insertmusichere.com