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Pauline Oliveros Tribute w/ William Winant Percussion Group @ Mills College, Oakland

Join us for a tribute to the life and work of our dear friend, colleague, and teacher Pauline Oliveros (1932-2016). This memorial event will include musical performances, film, and spoken remembrances.

Sunday, January 22, 2017

3:00pm
Various musical activities and installations around the music building

Slide show featuring archival photos
Screening of the Robert Ashley/Pauline Oliveros conversation from Music with Roots in the Aether
Tape delay Improvisation by James Fei
Extreme Slow Song
In Consideration of the Earth

4:30pm
Littlefield Concert Hall

Single Stroke Roll
Meditation
William Winant Percussion Group

Moment of silence

Silent film
compiled by Daniel Weintraub accompanied by Mills Music faculty and guest improvisers Roscoe Mitchell, Fred Frith, Zeena Parkins, Maggi Payne, William Winant, Jennifer Wilsey, George Marsh, Chris Brown, John Bischoff, Dana Reason, and others.


Words from Mills College President Elizabeth Hillman introduced by David Bernstein.

Tuning Meditation with the Cornelius Cardew Choir and
Voci leading the audience (introduction by Jennifer Wilsey)

Speakers
will say a few words about Pauline Oliveros followed by an opportunity for audience members to share their thoughts.