Pitcher is a collection of solo performances with voice, piano accordion, and electronics. Voice is manipulated by alfoil, slide whistles, paper, de-constructed accordion parts, multiphonics, harmonics. Accordion is slapped and shaken. Composition is constructed through improvisation. Each performance is a new movement.
“…Carolyn Connors proves she needs no electronics to transition from a clear vocal tone to inhuman white noise” Manhunter album launch 2013
Pitcher is a collection of solo performances with voice, piano accordion, and electronics. Voice is manipulated by alfoil, slide whistles, paper, de-constructed accordion parts, multiphonics, harmonics. Accordion is slapped and shaken. Composition is constructed through improvisation. Each performance is a new movement.
“…Carolyn Connors proves she needs no electronics to transition from a clear vocal tone to inhuman white noise” Manhunter album launch 2013
Selection of recent works in collaboration:
And Laid Him On the Green by James Rushford and Rachel Yezbick. Meat Market, 2019
Safe in Sound Exploratory house concerts for people living with disabilities, 2019
Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabriella and Silvana Mangano. Film score and performance. Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne, 2018
Before Nightfall #5 Speak Percussion. Abbotsford Convent, 2018
This will be my last test Projection, installation and performance with Clinton Green. West Projections Festival.
Siren Song by Byron Scullin, Tom Supple and Hannah Fox. Dark Mofo, 2017
Between 8 & 9 by Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey, and Chamber Made. Sichuan, Melbourne Recital Centre for Asia Topa, Castlemaine State Festival, 2015-17
Conservatory conservatory by Margaret Trail. The Conservatory Fitzroy Gardens, 2016
Domicile Audition by Angelo Solari, and The Perfect Human by Aviva Endean. 2015
Selection of recent works in collaboration:
And Laid Him On the Green by James Rushford and Rachel Yezbick. Meat Market, 2019
Safe in Sound Exploratory house concerts for people living with disabilities, 2019
Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabriella and Silvana Mangano. Film score and performance. Anna Schwartz Gallery, Melbourne, 2018
Before Nightfall #5 Speak Percussion. Abbotsford Convent, 2018
This will be my last test Projection, installation and performance with Clinton Green. West Projections Festival.
Siren Song by Byron Scullin, Tom Supple and Hannah Fox. Dark Mofo, 2017
Between 8 & 9 by Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey, and Chamber Made. Sichuan, Melbourne Recital Centre for Asia Topa, Castlemaine State Festival, 2015-17
Conservatory conservatory by Margaret Trail. The Conservatory Fitzroy Gardens, 2016
Domicile Audition by Angelo Solari, and The Perfect Human by Aviva Endean. 2015
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
Dispersion (2020- ) enhances the functionality and expressivity of The Federation Bells by way of software that can analyze the spoken and sung voice in real time, then remap and interpret that analysis in the form of sonic events and gestures enacted and articulated through the mechanism of the bells.
System prototyping and development by Terence McDermott in collaboration with vocalist Carolyn Connors.
to 2013
All who occupy this great space by Katie Lee and David Chesworth. Westspace, 2012
Too by Cynthia Troupe with sound by Ben Byrne. La Mama Theatre, 2012
Sound walk with Out Hear/Dale Gorfinkle, 2012
Terrains Jolt Concert Series, JOLT space, Brunswick, 2011
Un Petit Purr Accordion and voice French music duo with Jeannie Van de Velde, 2009-11
Quiver New Music Ensemble including works by Andriessen Workers Union and The Shaggs, 45 Downstairs, Melbourne, 2011
Nocturne With Dave Brown, Searchlight festival, fortyfivedownstairs, 2010
The Itch by Alex Garsden, dir. Margaret Cameron, con. Brett Kelly, with Phoebe Green, Judith Hamann, Anita Hustas. Chamber Made Opera, 2010
Finucane and Smith Carnival of Mysteries: the Psycho-kinetic Pianist. Melbourne Festival, 2010
Postcards from Nanna by Cha Cha Sam, with Andrea Rienets and Andrew O'Grady, dir. Andrea Lemon. Warrigal, Portland, Hamilton, Melbourne, 2010
A to B lectures with Neil Thomas and Gus Macmillan, 2007-10
Perilous Productions Golden Valley by Dorothy Hewett, dir. Suzanne Chaundy. Musical Director, Melbourne, 2009
Surrounded by C by Ren Walters. Melbourne Jazz Festival Fringe commission, Iwaki Hall, Melbourne, 2009
Constellation Video installation and performance commission as part of Liquid Architecture, by Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey. Red Gallery, North Fitzroy, Melbourne, 2010; Sydney, 2011
Megaphone Project by Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey, with Jesse Stevens, Sally Smith and David Wells, Sydney Children’s Festival; Womadelaide, Adelaide; Castlemaine Festival, 2008-09
Echolocation by Madeleine Flynn and Tim Humphrey, with Alex Stahl and Eugene Ughetti. BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne Festival, 2008
Sonata for Voice and Objects and Sonata for Voice and Paper ABCFM recording and broadcast, 2009
I’m a big man Going Down Swinging 26 recording commission and performance, Northcote Social Club, 2008
The Chapel Perilous by Dorothy Hewett, dir. Suzanne Chaundy. La Mama Theatre, 2008
Ukulele and Other Extreme Sports. Adelaide Cabaret Festival, 2008
David Tolley, collaborations include: trio with Scott Tinkler, Make it up club 2013. Quintet with Scott McConnachie, Marc Hannaford, and Allan Brown, Bennett’s Lane 2013. Retreat and Reunion: Brunswick Arts Space, MIUC, La Mama Musica, with Dure Dara, Phil Treloar, Ren Walters, Anita Hustas, Adrian Sherriff, Tony Hicks, Adam Simmonds, Sam Pankhurst, Scott McConachie, Ted Vining, 2011. Duo, Make It Now, Planet Cafe, 2003. THAT Project: Wangarratta Jazz Festival 1998; Some Minutes of Alchemy with the Australian Art Orchestra: Above and Beyond. Malthouse Theatre, Melbourne 1996. Monsalvat. Eternal harmonies THE OTHER, with Dur-e Dara, Nadja Kostich, Ren Walters, Atrium 101 Collins Street Melbourne 1998; they grasped the air in the nick of time, MLC Music Auditorium 1997.
50:50 solo (50 bands in 50 minutes) Whatismusic? Iwaki Auditorium, Melbourne, 2007
The Crossing by Jill Orr with Tony Yap, Gretel Taylor, Craig Peade, and Emma Strapps. Mildura & Wentworth Arts Festival, 2007
Music at Mt Egerton in the role of Maggie Malone by Cynthia Troup, prod. David Young, dir. Margaret Cameron, presented by Aphids. Mt Egerton, Victoria, 2007
Lost by Linda Sproul. Small Quiet Gesture, Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts, Melbourne, 2007
23.01.01/12.07.2005 by Tom Nicholson and Andrew Byrne, for Endgame: late capitalist realism. VCA Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Melbourne, 2006
The Pluckin’ Beauties Ukulele trio with Betty France and Rose Turtle Ertler. International Women’s Day. Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Melb, 2006
A to B Lectures with Gus MacMillan and Neil Thomas. Dante’s, Fitzroy; The Famous Spiegeltent; The StoreRoom, 2005
Gotharama by Finucane and Smith as the Psychkinetic Pianist. fortyfivedownstairs, Victorian Arts Centre, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 05-06. Melbourne Green Room Awards: Most Innovative Use of Form, and Best Design 2005.
f-hole with Robbie Avenaim and Erik Mitzak. Bus Gallery, Melbourne, 2003
Paws (solos and a duo) with Margaret Trail. fortyfivedownstairs, Melbourne, 2003
Aelfgyva written and dir. Jane Woollard, music by Stevie Wishart, with Margaret Mills, Colin James and Natalia Mann. Melbourne Autumn Music Festival, North Melbourne Town Hall, 2003
Absolutely Ukulele 2001-03 Geelong Waterfront Festival, Geelong; The Store Room, North Fitzroy Melbourne Fringe Music Award, Best Show
What is Music? John Wiese Ensemble 2009. 1999, 2002. Melbourne and Sydney Big Day Out 1997, 1998
Presence One by Jill Orr, Mass Gallery Melbourne, 2000
Abducted by Warren Burt, with Hartley Newham. Melbourne, 2000
Material Mouth Dir. Margaret Cameron. Awarded Outstanding Female Performance, Melbourne Fringe Festival 2005; Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival; 2004-08
Through the Hearing Glass Theatreworks, Melbourne; Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart; 2000-03
Museum of Modern Oddities with Neil Thomas and Katy Bowman. Blue Rinse Club, Melbourne Festival 2003; Blue Thong Club Melbourne Festival 2004; Oerol Festival, Terscheling, The Netherlands 2003; Adelaide 2002, MoMO Shoppe, Melbourne 2001, Melbourne Museum 2000
Bettie Paige Queen of Hearts with Sarah Briggs. Melbourne Fringe Festival. Green Room nomination, Musical Direction (Cabaret), 2000.
The Pitt Family Shovel Team Commonwealth Games Cultural Festival Melbourne 2006; Sydney Easter Show 2002; Melbourne Agricultural Show 2001.
A frog in my throat Theatreworks, Melbourne; Pipeline New Music Festival Hobart,1997
C salt and C sand Della Laguna, Government House Ballroom, Sydney Festival, 1997
ever since man learned to fly ain’t been no angels in the sky… Melbourne Improvisers’ Association, Monsalvat, Melbourne, 1996
The Plaque Admirers with andrew Yencken. A work for radio composed with Andrew Yencken, ABC FM 1997. Naked The Listening Room commission, ABC classic FM, with Andrew Yencken, 1995
Mirabilia ether ohnetitel, Fitzroy, Melbourne; New Music Tasmania, Hobart, 1994-95
Machine for Making Sense: Residue with Larry Polansky, Chris Abrahams and Rainer Linz, Storey Hall, RMIT, Melbourne.
“Use by 19.4.96” Machine for Making Sense with David Watson. New Music Tasmania, 1995
Fester with Tony Buck and Greg Kingston. Ultimo Centre, Sydney, Hobart, 1996
Chris Mann and the Impediments with Rik Rue and Jeannie Marsh.
Teddy the Jewboy with Joan La Barbara and Jimmy Djamunba: Brisbane Biennale of International music; Lismore, 1995
Melbourne Observatory, Botanical Gardens 1994. CD release, 1995
The Barry Show, Southgate, 1997
The Great Melbourne Accordion Orchestra Festivals of Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, Shepparton, 1995-96
Friends of Moira Street Theatre Festivals of Rotterdam, Noordwijk (The Netherlands), Edmonton (Canada), Streets of London. Comedy Festivals of Vancouver, Melbourne, Brisbane. Festivals of Melbourne, Harrogate, Exeter, Adelaide Fringe, Darwin, Wagga Wagga Voices, Port Fairy Folk Festival. Agricultural shows of Melbourne, Perth, Hobart, Perth. The Last Laugh, Melbourne. First Prize: National Buskerfest, Canberra, and Prahran Busking Festival. Judges’ choice, FEIPP Melbourne Busking Competition, Performers’ Choice, Coff’s Harbour Street Performers Festival. 1990-99
Opa! by Patricia Cornelius, music by Irine Vela, Athenaeum Theatre Melbourne, 1994