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Commissioned by Houston-based new music ensemble Loop38 and created by Dr. Ben Morris, assistant professor of composition at Stephen F. Austin State University, Longleaf traces the history of the longleaf tree and the timber industry in East Texas with video projections, historical photographs, natural soundscapes and music.Morris' piece reflects on the relationships between people and their environments, highlighting the fascinating fire-adapted tree that relies on frequent burns, both natural and manmade. Longleaf explores the unique landscape through the visuals, recorded audio, and live interactions of the musicians, and even features audio from Morris' own experience at a controlled burn at the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary, which is a remaining stand of longleaf pine maintained by the Nature Conservancy.
To bring even more insight about this Texan tree to our local community, longleaf expert and The Nature Conservancy's Shawn Benedict will be present alongside Dr. Ben Morris for a Q&A session after the performance.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002-9515, United States,Houston, Texas
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