Study no. 51
Performance Instructions
For 8 vocalists
Each of the 8 vocalists is assigned to one of the descending circles on either side of each vertical aggregate (populated by numbers 1 through 10). For example, player 1 would be assigned to the top left circle (green), player 2 to the circle to the right (red), player 3 to the white circle on the right side of the screen, and player 4 to the orange circle on the other side (then repeat the same for players 5 through 8 for the bottom two aggregates).
Each player follows their own circle throughout. As each player's circle reaches a node to the left or right (depending on their location) of a number, they speak that number. The speaking of each number should be consistent throughout, although as things speed it up, it is permissable to introduce some anxiousness in one's voice. Otherwise, please do not stylize the speaking of each number.
Dynamics should be consistent, balanced, a healthy MF
Ryan Ross Smith, 2016
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