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convolution (noun)
general — a complication of intricacy of form, design, or structure
music — the filtering of one sound through another


The Convolution Project was launched in the summer of 2020 to explore technology in the creation of a digital choral medium. A new commission expressly for digital choir was recorded by participating singers as separate parts that were digitally processed, convolved, and combined. The resulting audio track was combined with visual elements to create a unique video performance that received its world premiere online in September 2020.​

FINAL VIDEO

The first iteration of The Convolution Project is complete!

You can stream the final video of "Reunion" by Jason Noble, with videography by Chris Vaillant, by clicking the button below:
watch the video here

REUNION, for digitally processed SATB choir
Music and text by Jason Noble
Commissioned by Choir Alberta for The Convolution Project
​​TEXT
Distance disappears in sonic spaces:

nobody would ever know we are so far away.

I can hear you through the distance,
though how far, I cannot say.

And though we are apart,
that reality is erased in the resonance we create,
where there is no more distance.

We are far away, but not so far.
Ça va bien aller.
Our voices cross the distance.

PROGRAM NOTE 
Choral singers have been grieving the loss of their cherished art, with all the social, cultural, emotional, and even health benefits that it brings, due to social distancing imposed by the pandemic. We hope to use Reunion to virtually recreate some of the choral magic that singers have been missing. We will combine tracks recorded individually by singers and use convolution reverb to simulate the acoustic spaces in which choirs sing. I have tried to compose a piece that singers will love to sing, with lyrical melodies, lush harmonies, a variety of textures from delicate to rich and sonorous, and a dramatic formal crescendo. Once the singers have recorded their parts, I will use some of the vocal materials to create virtual soundscapes that are possible only with electronic enhancement. In this way, we hope to turn the distance imposed on us into an opportunity to explore new sonic spaces.

ARTISTIC TEAM
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​JASON NOBLE​
composer + post-production audio
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Jason Noble has been described as “a master at translating feeling and imparting emotion through music,” and his compositions have been called “a remarkable achievement, indeed brilliant, colourful, astounding, challenging.”  His work seeks balance between innovation and accessibility, motivated by a belief that contemporary music can be genuinely progressive and communicative at the same time. Jason’s compositions have been performed across Canada, USA, and Europe, and have been featured in publications, recordings, and broadcasts.  He is currently a postdoctoral researcher at McGill University, working on the ACTOR project (Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration). His research appears in Music Perception and Music Theory Online, with a forthcoming chapter in the Routledge Companion to Interdisciplinary Studies in Singing.  He has presented in many international conferences and guest lectures, including the International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (2014, 2016, 2018) and the International Conference on Technologies for Music Notation and Representation (2018).
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CHRIS VAILLANT
videographer + post-production video

​Christopher Vaillant is a local videographer based out of central Alberta. Since 2015 he has worked in the electronic music industry creating content for international artists and at local festivals such as Chasing Summer and Shambhala. Outside of nightlife, his videography skill set includes corporate projects, music videos, and weddings. Chris has a history as a choral musician with ihana youth choir as well as an AYC participant. This project brings full circle these passions.

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BRENDAN LORD
artistic director

Brendan Lord holds a Bachelor of Arts (Music) degree from Augustana University College, and Master and Doctor of Music degrees in Choral Conducting from the University of Alberta.  
Dr. Lord is recognized for his unique blend of artistic and administrative abilities, and works frequently in both capacities. As administrator, he is Executive Director of Choir Alberta where, under his leadership, the organization has grown to involve more than 15,000 Albertans annually. Dr. Lord was also the Producer for the highly-successful Podium 2016, Canada’s national choral festival and conference, and serves as Chair for Music Conference Alberta. Artistically, Dr. Lord has worked with choirs of varying ages and abilities including Spiritus Chamber Choir and Edmonton Public School Board’s All-City Children’s Choir. A regular Sessional Instructor at the University of Alberta, Dr. Lord has conducted The Augustana Choir and Sangkor Women’s Choir, and has taught courses in the areas of conducting, music theory, applied music, and musicianship.

THE CONVOLUTION CHOIR
SOPRANO
​Ina Dobrinski, University of Calgary Chamber Choir
Tammy Farkes, Richard Eaton Singers
Sabina Fassbender, Richard Eaton Singers
Shandi Foreman, Vocal Alchemy 
Ymène Fouli, Calgary Philharmonic Chorus
Keely Hammond, ChandraTala
Charlene Heins, Vox Musica
Nicole Hounjet, Westwinds Women's Choir
Andrea Laubman, Westwinds Ladies Choir
Erin Masleck, St. Mary's University Choir
Sally McIntosh, Belle Canto
Kimberley McMann, McDougall United Church
Dianne Munro, Savridi Singers
Melanie Murphy
Elizabeth Noble, ChandraTala
Mary Phillips-Rickey, Richard Eaton Singers 
Emma Proctor, Youth Singers of Calgary 
Leslee Sanderman, Airdrie Community Choir
Caileigh Sheppard, Incanto Singers 
Jenny Shore, Cochrane Music Society
Janet Simpson, Westwinds Choral Ensemble
Marilyn Smith, Airdrie Community Choir
Gina Stewart, Cum Vino Cantus
Elizabeth Stolte, ChandraTala
Emily Stremel, Kokopelli
Catherine Taylor, Richard Eaton Singers
Siobhan Taylor, Vocal Alchemy
Patti Vaillant, Òran

BASS
​Aaron Addorisio, Chronos Vocal Ensemble
Paul Cachia, Richard Eaton Singers
Titus Chan, Kokopelli
​Greg Dewing, St. Joseph High School
Joel Forth, Harry Ainlay High School
Jonathan Page, Westwinds Mixed Choir
Winston Pei, Òran
Scott Rollans, Vacilando
Don Ross, Vox Hominis
Steve Schroeter, Vocal Alchemy
Keith Van Dierendonck, Cum Vino Cantus
Tom Wong, Cum Vino Cantus
Eric Yang, Artio (Mount Royal University)
ALTO
Nyanza Austin-Bishop, Cum Vino Cantus
Sheila Bean, Cum Vino Cantus
Madison Berger, GPPSD High School Treble Choir
Amelia Chan, Kokopelli
Kim Chung, ChandraTala
Yolanda de Kleer, Vocal Alchemy
Monica Dear, Richard Eaton Singers
Janet Ellsworth, Vocal Alchemy
Bethan Franklyn, ChandraTala
Joyanne Fredricks, Vocal Alchemy
Lavonne Fuller, Savridi Singers
Trudy Grienauer, Richard Eaton Singers
Debbie Heinz, Choral Waves
Janice Hurlburt, ChandraTala
Britney Huynh, Chorale Saint-Jean
Lindsay Johnston, Richard Eaton Singers
Rayanne Laycock, Strathmore Children’s Choir 
Guylaine Lefebvre-Maunder, Da Camera Singers
Janet Lewis, One Voice Chorus
Mica Marbil, University of Calgary Chamber Choir
Julia Millen, Luminous Voices
Katarina Moschgat, Cantilon
Margo Nightingale, Yellowknife Choral Society 
Annie Randall, Da Camera Singers
Evelyn Rollans, Òran
Fran Ross, Belle Canto
Alla Salakhova, Belle Canto
Amy Selin, Cantilon Chamber Choir
Carmel Smetschka, Airdrie Community Choir
Margaret Stockton, Airdrie Community Choir
Liz Strocel
April Sun
Gisele Sweetland , Cum Vino Cantus
Judith Umbach, Westwinds Mixed Choir
Michelle Vetro, Chorale Saint-Jean
Allison Zaragoza, University of Alberta Madrigal Singers

TENOR
Aaron Addorisio, Chronos Vocal Ensemble
​Stuart Beatch, Chronos Vocal Ensemble
Qingyuan Li, Vox Hominis
Leslie Meares
Mihnea Nitu, University of Calgary Chamber Choir
Holly Quan, Big Rock Singers
Noah Wright, Kokopelli

THE CONVOLUTION PROJECT IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF
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Raising the voice of choral music.


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