Rochester Broadcast is a spatial symphony\, commissioned by the Eastman School\, which celebrates the vast array of voices which comprise Rochester’s artistic scene. It is performed outdoors by several groups of musicians (professional\, student\, amateur\, and everything in betwee n) for whom Lisa Bielawa\, Eastman’s ’25-’26 Howard Hanson Visiting Professor\, writes bespoke music. Each group begins to sing and play toget her\, before expanding outwards– literally “broadly casting” themsel ves\, their sounds\, and their words. Two outdoor performances of 30 minut es each will take place on Parcel 5 on April 18 at 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.\, w ith a rain date of April 19th at those same times. Want to partici pate in Broadcast? Join our pick-up chorus\, the Canal Chorale\, here! The chorus will be led by Lee Wright\, Director of Choirs at the University o f Rochester. Participating singers will learn the music on their own\, wit h the help of a special online learning aid designed by Lisa\, found here. The music is designed for singers of all ages and abilities! There will b e one in-person rehearsal\, on April 17th\, from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.\, in the Ray Wright Room at the Eastman School (26 Gibbs Street). We will als o host an optional walkthrough of Parcel 5\, the performance location\, at 6:30 p.m. (We encourage you to attend the walk-though if possible!) More information is available on the chorus sign-up page. Please note that the chorus will move from location to location during the performance.