| Summary: | On March 17 2022, the Queensland Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra collaborated with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) to present world premiere of a unique work designed specifically for the QANTAS Founders Museum (QFM) in Longreach, Queensland. The QFM has recently added an immersive media installation set amongst the classic aircraft on display. The experience combines projection mapping with 3D sound, programmable lighting and practical effects to create a true all-weather theatre in the round. The installation features a symphonic soundtrack, composed by Iceland-based composer, Josh Wilkinson. This research output involved working with the composer in Iceland to export digital audio stems from the installation, allowing me to create a new orchestral score and parts to be performed live. This required a re-orchestration, which was done by one of my Master of Music candidates (Isaac Hayward) who is currently living and working in New York. The finalised score and parts were then distributed to the symphony orchestra (QLD Conservatorium and QSO side-by-side) in preparation for performance. Rehearsals were held in Brisbane in the week leading up to the concert in Longreach. The backdrop for the performance was the decommissioned QANTAS 747, which also served as a canvas for film content to be projected on. As a performer, educator, researcher and collaborator the intent of this research was to collaborate with meaning, and to publicly showcase the potential of inter-disciplinary art forms. The performance outcomes were significant, with a capacity audience of 200 members from the local community, local council and state government representatives, university executive and the media. Embedded in the digital presentation was a welcome voiceover from the local indigenous representative of the traditional Iningai landowners. The performance attracted significant peer review in the traditional media, as well as feedback via email, phone and social media. No Full Text
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