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Join us for CoMA Manchester @ CoMA Festival 2026: WANDERING SEQUENCES!
Get ready for a mesmerizing journey of sound at the stunning Ascension Church Hulme. Wandering Sequences is not just an event; it’s a collective exploration of attentive listening and deep musical connections that will leave you spellbound!
Experience the magic of music as we celebrate the art of communication through sound. This exciting program features groundbreaking compositions from award-winning artists worldwide, including:
- Guided Sequences by James Saunders: A captivating series of 50 pitches navigated by players guided by unique artificial voices.
- Pneuma and Arteries by Jordan Nobles: An immersive experience inviting players to wander musically and physically, searching for harmonious connections.
- Sounds of the Day by Naomi McGillivray: A vibrant graphic score inspiring vivid soundscapes through poetry and imagery.
- Solo Set by Natalie Summers: A fusion of Aaron Cassidy’s evocative composition with her own recent creation, it is happening again.
The event culminates in a brand new iteration of Verbaaaaatim Renga, a collaborative masterpiece by the Scottish all-abilities music organization Sonic Bothy, celebrating musical improvisation and creative expression.
Full Programme: (No interval)
- James Saunders (2021) - Guided Sequences #1 (5’)
- Jordan Nobles (2022) - Pneuma (15’)
- Aaron Cassidy (2008) - What then renders these forces visible is a strange smile (5’)
- James Saunders (2021) - Guided Sequences #3 (5’)
- Natalie Summers (2025) - it is happening again (7’)
- Jordan Nobles (2021) - Arteries (9’)
- James Saunders (2021) - Guided Sequences #4 (5’)
- Naomi McGillivray (2023) - Sounds of the Day (7’)
- Sonic Bothy (2021-) - Verbaaaaatim Renga (8’)
Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary musical adventure! The CoMA Festival 2026 runs from Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 29. For more details, visit CoMA Festival 2026.
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