Bonnie Barnett: Skyspace HUM
DiverseWorks, Rice Public Art, and Shepherd School of Music at Rice University collaborate to present Bonnie Barnett’s Skyspace HUM at the James Turrell Skypace located adjacent to the Shepherd School of Music on the Rice University Campus.
Skyspace HUM will begin at 7 pm. No reservations are needed to participate in HUM.
*Please note that due to technical difficulties the Skyspace will not have a regularly scheduled sunset light sequence.
What is a HUM? Bonnie Barnett created the HUM in 1981, with a small, acoustic vocal event in San Francisco. A short verbal score, or list of instructions, outlines the process of breathing, humming and singing, all in a harmonious major tonality. Anyone can participate in a HUM — no musical or vocal technique or experience is necessary. There will be instruments at the HUM, playing the chord, so no one has to worry if they are in tune or not. Singing together in harmony creates a wonderful feeling of community, of being part of a group. Singing is vibration – vibration is movement – movement is change. When we sing, we feel good, we fill ourselves with enthusiasm. This is an event in which we all contribute our energy to focus on the 21st century and the millennial cycle. ©Bonnie Barnett 1999 All rights reserved.
Skypace HUM is made possible in part by an Arts Initiative Grant from the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University.