MARCH
MARCH for narrator and flexible ensemble explores the rhythms, dynamics and emotional landscapes of political marching at a time of upheaval and polarisation.
MARCH oscillates between intimate monologue, mass protest, and absurd game show. The work explores and recreates the visceral expereince of participating in a political march, while posing questions to the participants and the audience regarding their thoughts and feelings about violent resistance, the power of music, and ketchup vs mustard.
Playable by any group of musicians, this open score work is designed for community participation – any musician of any ability can join in! It has been performed by community ensembles, university students, and pop up bands.
"Refreshingly imaginative concert. Positive and creative.
I couldn't help feeling truly energised and optimistic."
-Audience member
PAST PERFORMANCES:
16/03/24: CoMA Sussex with Elisabeth Gunawan (CoMA Festival 2024)
23/03/24: CoMA Manchester with Darren Gallacher (CoMA Festival 2024)
24/03/24: The CoMA Orchestra with Elisabeth Gunawan (CoMA Festival 2024)
08/06/25: Open Participation Local Ensemble In Bradford (New Music Biennial)
06/07/25: Open Participation Local Ensemble in London (New Music Biennial)
26/01/26: University of Southampton Student and Staff Band, Southampton
Clore Ballroom, July 2025, NMB
Clore Ballroom, July 2025, NMB
Clore Ballroom, July 2025, NMB
“Bold choices which kept me guessing the whole time"
-Audience member
A trailer:
At Southbank Centre 2025, with Elisabeth Gunawan, conducted by Matt Hardy, filmed by Studio Syn_
The recording of the 2025 Southbank performance on NMC Records, stream it here:
2024 version with COMA London, Elisabeth Gunawan, conducted by Matt Hardy, filmed by Chris Adams
Comissioned by CoMA for their 2024 festival, and relaunched for the PRS Foundation's New Music Biennial 2025 at Southbank Centre and Bradford City of Culture. A recording was aired on BBC Radio 3, is out on NMC Records.