I have performed in the Garden of Memory event at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland, California, for at least the past 4-5 years. I premiered an original composition in 2005 that was written for the Cardew Choir’s vocal performance in the space, and I have attended as a “civilian” (non-performing) for several previous years. All I can say is that this is the most unique musical event in the Bay Area, annually held on the Solstice.
It’s held in an amazing 110+ room columbarium designed by noted architect Julia Morgan, and rather than being creepy, it’s quite a magnificent and meditative historical landmark, full of chambers with skylights, lovely gardens and ponds, secret stairways and more.
If you’re in the Bay Area on Saturday and want to experience something highly unusual, with a variety of music and sound design pieces, you should check this out. It’s always at sunset, between 5:00-9:00 p.m., and you can come any time between those hours, and bring your camera or videocam. There are some YouTube videos of “Garden of Memory” at the Chapel of the Chimes (in Oakland, Calif., on Piedmont Ave.), and there’s a Flickr group for it (see links in my first post below).
You’ll get a map at the door—look for the Cornelius Cardew Choir and stop by and say hello. I’ll be performing 3-4 sets with them and will also be wandering around the building saying hello to all my musician friends there. It’s also a great place to take children—they love it! (Although I would not recommend bringing a tiny baby or very small toddlers who may get tired.) The building does have an elevator that goes to each floor. I hope to see you there.
I’ll be writing much more about my thoughts about creativity and innovation specifically related to the arts, and my experience as a life-time multidisciplinary artist. More to come…glad you stopped by. Let’s make this a two-way conversation…feel free to leave a (constructive) comment. I’d love to hear about what you’re working on creatively!
— Cathryn Hrudicka, Chief Imagination Officer / Multidisciplinary Artist
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