Site-Specific and Location-Based

Under Living Skies: Swede Lake. Music specifically written for a lake in Northern Saskatchewan.

In 2012, musicians and speakers were strategically placed around a bay on Swede Lake, performing several compositions that had been prepared using the resonant frequencies and echo times found on the body of water. Featuring Nigel Taylor, Matt Griffin, and Karl Valiaho. This project was made possible through the support of the Saskatchewan Arts Board.

Land of Singing Skies. A commission by the Saskatchewan Arts Board for performance at the 2010 Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards

This piece combines pre-recorded 8-channel audio with a 7 piece instrumental ensemble, exploring the sounds of Saskatchewan as expressed through the themes of: Resources, Transportation, City, and Country. The performance featured Eric Powell (composer, conductor, bassoon, and bass clarinet), Kieran Conway (cello), Elizabeth Curry (double bass), Kory Gibbs (percussion), Cheney Lambert (trumpet), Carmelle Pretzlaw (violin) and Nigel Taylor (trumpet). Performers also doubled on music boxes and egg shakers.