MUSICIAN CALLOUT: MARCH STATIC
A Marching Band Reimagined
March Static is a contemporary music work for massed wind, drum and percussion players by acclaimed Berlin-based Australian composer Thomas Meadowcroft.
Ethereal chords wash over the audience, interrupted by fragments of marching percussion. The project reimagines the marching band as an immersive experience, celebrating community and peace over military might.
March Static will receive its first UK performance at Norfolk & Norwich Festival on Friday 9 May, performed by an ensemble of local players directed by Australian ensemble Speak Percussion and CoMA – Contemporary Music for All.
We are looking for instrumentalists who play: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums and percussion. Players must be aged 12 or above and be able to read 5-line notation to a Grade 3 standard. Brass and woodwind players will need to bring their own instruments; percussion instruments will be provided. You will also need to bring a pair of earphones with a jack plug.
It is free to take part in the project and we welcome disabled musicians; you can tell us about your access needs in the registration form, or ask questions by emailing francesca@coma.org.
When is it happening?
In the run-up to the performance, you need to be available for at least one of the following rehearsals in March and April:
Sunday 23 March, 2-5pm (St George’s Theatre, Great Yarmouth)
Sunday 30 March, 2-5pm (The Garage, Norwich)
Sunday 27 April, 2-5pm (St Stephen’s Church, Ipswich)
In addition, you need to attend all of the following rehearsals in Norwich:
Wednesday 7 May, 6-9pm (City Centre, Norwich)
Thursday 8 May, 6-9pm (City Centre, Norwich)
Plus the performance itself on Friday 9th May at the opening of Norfolk & Norwich Festival.
Recruitment for March Static is being organised via our partners at COMA.
Click here to apply on the CoMA website!
