A N e w D e s i g n i n M u s i c

A N e w D e s i g n i n M u s i c

MASS (Music, Architecture, Sonic, Sculpture) is an internationally renowned musical performance group that combines unique musical sculptures and site-specific installations with traditional instrumentation,

mass performs creating an unforgettable multi-sensory theatrical experience. MASS blends original music with cutting edge dance and visual arts, inspiring audiences of all ages throughout the world.

The Wing Harp and Drum Orb Long Bow Harps Atom Drum Hawk Harp Ear th Harp Chamber Drum Orb Harp Guitar by Mike Weaks MASS is known for their one of a kind, large-scale long-string and percussive instruments, designed and created by Artistic Director, Bill Close. The Earth Harp, The World s Largest Stringed Instrument, places the audience inside the instrument, as the golden strings span out from the stage and use the architecture or landscape to create a harp 50 1000 feet in length. Together, the long-string instruments create a unique string section, with the Earth Harp playing the bass and cello role and the Longbow Harp and the Wing Harp offering the role of viola and violin.

Drum Cloud 360 Ear th Harp Wing Harps instruments of mass Drumbrella Chimes Drumbrella Aquatar Body Harp The Drum Orb, Drum Clouds, Drumbrella and Atom Drum are electro-acoustic, kinetic drum sculptures that add power and excitement to the performance, while the Chime Wings impart a delicacy and elegance. The Aquatar is a unique three-necked guitar, featuring bass, sitar and guitar. Most performances also feature vocals, violin, electric guitar and drum kit, creating performances that are rooted in tradition, while presenting an experimental edge.

critical mass CRITICAL MASS combines MASS Ensemble s unique instruments, extraordinary musicianship and exciting stage choreography with unique scientific narrative and thought-provoking visual projections. Critical MASS is a full-length theatrical production that musically and poetically explores Einstein s theories. E=MC2 transforms mass into energy, and Critical MASS inspires audiences to jump from their seats with excitement! Photo by: Peter Pereira

mass music dome Imagine experiencing a musical performance from inside the instrument! MASS MUSIC DOME is an entirely immersive, visual and musical performance event where the venue itself is the musical instrument. The DOME environment provides the ultimate interactive and immersive experience. The audience is transformed as the DOME plays the part of canvas to high tech 360 projection and visual imagery. Architecturally and artistically, MASS MUSIC DOME is a true integration of form and function!

Ear th Harp Mountain Installation Permanent Sculpture installations Gallery Installation Cirque de Soleil Installation

workshops WORKSHOPS AND RESIDENCIES: MASS offers artist in-residency programs ranging from one week to one month designed to fit the specific requirements of any venue. Based on availability, clients can design almost any combination of performances, installations and educational workshops offered by MASS. Educational Workshops: 1. Instrument Building Workshop - MASS invites participants to create and build their own fully functioning sculptural stringed instruments. The process is very creative, exploring design and construction of tension based materials that come to life through sound and music. This 1-2 hour workshop or weeklong class is appropriate for all ages and participants will truly be impressed with their own creations. 2. Earth Harp Exhibit and Interactive Workshop - This one hour workshop gives participants not only an in-depth understanding of the mechanics and principles of the invented instruments of Bill Close, but also the opportunity to create music with Bill and other members of MASS. No musical background is necessary to participate. 3. Lecture Demonstration/Performance - A perfect presentation for school groups, this 50 minute show includes a short performance of high energy songs while learning about the science of instrument building, sound, vibration, sculpture, site specific installations and interdisciplinary art. The audience will become participants singing, clapping, and dancing, and a handful will even join MASS on stage to play a song on the Earth Harp. These programs get rave reviews, as all of the students have the opportunity to play the instruments after the performance. 4. Yoga and Sound Workshop - In this 2-hour workshop, participants will practice blending yogic movement, breathing and vocalization with the musical vibration of live, long-string music. The sonic vibration of the long-strings create high frequency healing tones and harmonics that provide the perfect backdrop for yoga practice. www.yogagirl.com Residency Sample - Stage Show, Outdoor Earth Harp Installation for publicity and public enjoyment, Interactive Gallery Installation with Solo and Duet Performances in the gallery, Sketches and Photo Exhibit in the Performing Arts Center Lobby, Lecture/Demonstration for School Groups, Instrument Building Workshop, Yoga and Sound Workshop

Performing Arts Centers The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - Sarasota, FL Zeiterion Performing Arts Center - New Bedford, MA World Premier of Critical MASS - UMASS Fine Arts Center, Amherst Mesa Arts Center, Grand Opening - Mesa, AZ Keri Keri Performing Arts Center - New Zealand Midland Center for the Arts - Midland, MI Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts - Muskegon, MI Webb Center - Wickenburg, AZ Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - St. Paul, MN Broward Center for the Performing Arts - Fort Lauderdale, FL The Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center - Thousand Oaks, CA Walton Art Center - Fayetteville, AK Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - Washington DC Corporate Events IBM Partnerworld, Premier Entertainment segment - Las Vegas, NV Microsoft Convergence Event - Dallas, TX Hewitt and Associates Gala Event - Orlando, FL Corporex 40th Anniversary Gala Event - Covington, KY Motorola s Galvin Masters Anniversary Gala Event - Dana Point, CA Merck presents Revolution Now International Product Launch for Zocor - Chicago, IL High Rollers Party, New Years Eve, 2004 - The Venetian Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas, NV 2005 Bentley Launch - Green Valley Ranch Hotel/Casino - Las Vegas, NV Samsung Digital Inspiration at Cipriani - New York City Toyota National Dealer s Meeting - Philadelphia, PA Toyota Launch of the New Prius at The International Auto Show - New York City credit Special Events and Festivals Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival - Indio, CA Lollapalooza - Chicago, IL Seattle Bumbershoot Festival - Strung the Space Needle 2003 and Drum Orb 2004 Main Street Arts Festival - Ft. Worth, TX MASS MUSIC DOME - Orlando, FL MASS MUSIC DOME - Santa Monica Pier, CA Cirque du Soleil - permanent Earth Harp installation for KA - Las Vegas, NV Cirque du Soleil - Zumanity Launch Party - Las Vegas, NV International Festival of the Arts - Cuidad Juarez, Mexico International Festival of the Arts - Chihuahua, Mexico International Children s Festival - Edmonton, Canada Detroit Festival for the Arts - Detroit, MI Strings in the Mountains Festival - Steamboat Springs, CO Grand Opening Gala for Millennium Park - Chicago, IL Launch Party for LA Light, Motion, Dreams - Los Angeles Natural History Museum: Launch Party for Las Vegas Monorail - Las Vegas, NV

MASS Ensemble s Earth Harp one of the five Coolest things about Coachella! Rolling Stone Magazine There is only one instrument in the world that can produce a sound as you reach for the sky... MASS Ensemble s Earth Harp...Its beautiful sounds will convince you that bigger is better. CBS press MASS Ensemble is building the ultimate musical instrument. ABC...tends to evoke heavenly associations. CNN Looks like Sculpture, Sounds like Zappa, Kicks like Jackie Chan. Alaskan Design Forum The MASS Ensemble has found the right balance of experimentation, creating melodic pieces that continually delight and surprise. Chicago Tribune Simultaneously experimental and classical, a new-age, pop, avant-garde, wavelength in the neighborhood of Laurie Anderson. Anchorage Daily News Your art is beautiful and you work so well with your audience. Museum of Contemporary Art Your spontaneous, winsome, and interactive entertainment won many hearts. Thank you again for helping to make the Centennial Olympic Village the best ever! Patricia H.N. Bush, Centennial Olympic Village The result is a swirling visual track that echoes the heyday of the Fillmore, and music that sounds Baroque sometimes, anthemic at others Chicago Tribune Its like being inside a giant cello NEW YORK TIMES The whole building resonates with sound - very symphonic Los Angeles Times

www.massensemble.com Matthew Kendall, Peter Bailey or Ed Aston, Industrial Artist Management 560 Broadway, Suite 202, New York, NY 10012 TEL: (212) 343-0956 F: (212) 343-1646 mkendall@industrialartistmanagement.com