New Adventures in Sound Art (NAISA) is a non-profit organization, based in Toronto, that produces performances and installations spanning the entire spectrum of electroacoustic and experimental sound art. Included in its productions are: Deep Wireless, Sound Travels, Arts Birthday and SOUNDplay. The objectives of NAISA are to foster awareness and understanding locally, as well as nationally and internationally, in the cultural vitality of experimental sound art in its myriad forms of expression. This objective will be achieved through the exploration of new sound technologies in conjunction with the creation of cultural events and artifacts.
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NAISA Sound Bash includes March Break Fun Fair March 14 - 22, 10 am - 3 pm daily
Dates:
Sat Mar 14, 2015 10:00 - Sun Mar 22, 2015
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Join us for the third edition of the March Break Fun Fair. Using the NAISA Sound Bash Installation and other recycled objects, NAISA has developed special March Break family-friendly activities. Drop-in during our scheduled times March 14 - 22 (or email naisa@naisa.ca for private bookings). Children big and small will enjoy the many fun fair activities which are designed to connect everyday activities with fascinating sounds including fishing for sounds, bucket toss, recycled bowling, toonie toss (use your admission fee), spin the wheel and other sound inspired activities. As well they can play, strike, pluck, or tap a collection of found objects that are amplified and modified to reveal unusual sounds that they didn't think were possible.
NAISA Sound Bash Performance with Dave Gould
Dates:
Sat Mar 21, 2015 20:00 - Sat Mar 21, 2015
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Dave Gould is a percussionist and artist who improvises on unique instruments he makes or finds, such as antlers and animal bones. In 2013 he received the Hamilton Arts Award for Performance.
NAISA Sound Bash Performance with John Creson and Adam Rosen
Dates:
Sat Mar 28, 2015 20:00 - Sat Mar 28, 2015
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
John Creson and Adam Rosen co-curate this special sound bash edition of the Audiopollination series. A diverse group of improvisors from the city will be mixed and matched through the evening for acoustic and electroacoustic sets of improvisation using the sound bash as a shared ensemble instrument. In recognition of Earth Hour, one set will be acoustic and in near darkness.
NAISA Sound Bash Performance with Dave Gould
Dates:
Sat Feb 21, 2015 20:00 - Sat Feb 21, 2015
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Dave Gould is a percussionist and artist who improvises on unique instruments he makes or finds, such as antlers and animal bones. In 2013 he received the Hamilton Arts Award for Performance.
NAISA Sound Bash Performance with Joe Sorbrara and Christine Duncan
Dates:
Sat Mar 14, 2015 20:00 - Sat Mar 14, 2015
Location:
Toronto,
Canada
Percussionist Joe Sorbrara and Vocal improvisor Christine Duncan join forces in their first performance using the NAISA Sound Bash. Joe Sorbara is a highly inventive drummer and percussionist with a penchant for coaxing music out of practically anything. Christine Duncan's vocal resources are expansive including everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Diamanda Galas.