Music for 6 saxes and 6 marching percussion

David Leon, Caroline Davis, Caleb Curtis, Jasper Dutz, Kazemde George, Nora Stanley - saxophones

Kweku Sumbry, Murph Aucamp, Eliza Salem, Tim Angulo, Mobéy Lola Irizarry, Aaron Edgcomb - quads and bass drums

For the Birds is centered around a Garden-wide outdoor exhibition of dozens of site-specific birdhouses created by artists of international renown. Inspired by bird species in residence at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, each birdhouse provides an opportunity to learn more about birds and their habitats through the eyes of artists working with a variety of materials and points of view.

BIRD DANCE PARTY

Insta-worthy, larger-than-life bird stilt walkers by Mortal Beasts & Deities and lifelike bird puppets from Processional Arts Workshop dance to processional music* from Metropolis Ensemble. Like a giant sonic mobile, musical textures created by Paula Matthusen, Matthew Evan Taylor, and John Wesley Dankwa and performed by 12 improvisers weave and play in dialogue with the dancing puppets.

Performers begin at Lily Pool Terrace, the Osborne Garden, and the Water Garden, then parade to the Plant Family Collection for a giant dance party. Listen for the music, join a parade, and dance along!