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SUMMARY:nummena orchestra rehearsal 5 - 7:00pm
DESCRIPTION:Join the nummena orchestra!\nJoin us as we create the nummena orchestra\, an ensemble of improvising musicians encouraged by the conduction® of Dr. Lisa Cay Miller. Open to all levels of ability and experience\, the orchestra will contain both professionals and those new to improvisation and conduction. Bring your instruments \nA FREE program. If this is your first time joining us\, participation in both rehearsals will be necessary. If you have participated in a nummena orchestra project previously\, participation in at least one rehearsal is necessary to join. Pre-registration is limited to 15\, with 5 drop in spots available at the first rehearsal. Please register here: link to register \n@ 8EAST Social Space for New Culture 8 EAST Pender Street\nFebruary 4 and 5 – Rehearsals from 5:00 – 7:00 pm\nSaturday February 8 – Warm up at 1:30 pm\, doors at 2:30 performance at 3:00pm\nRefreshments will be available on February 8\nConduction Community Nights are inspired by the practice of which Lawrence D. Butch Morris called Conduction® “Here there are no staffs to read\, no keys to know\, no meters to count\, but instead a stimulating new mindset to adopt… Morris hoped Conduction would be a practice freely shared and widely adopted for its value as an instrument of musical investigation and experimentation.”  Lawrence D. “BUTCH” Morris: The Art of Conduction\, A Conduction® Workbook. Howard Mandel\, Forward p.16 \n  \n \n~ 8EAST ACCESS STATEMENT ~\n\nThe 8EAST social space for new culture is a project of the NOW Society\, located on the Territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm\, Skwxwú7mesh and səlil̓wətaʔɬ Peoples\, in Chinatown\, in the DTES\, in Vancouver. We are committed to making 8EAST a safe(r)\, welcoming and more accessible space. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age\, gender\, neuro a-typicality\, disability\, place of origin\, cultural background\, religious beliefs\, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate racism\, sexual aggression\, assault\, or harassment which can include unwanted touch or comments that objectify or sexualize. We adopt and follow the We Have Voice Collective Code of Conduct. We can accommodate a variety of needs\, including assistance dogs\, walkers\, wheelchairs\, scooters\, and strollers. To arrange for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nWe recognize that access is an ongoing and evolving discussion\, and acknowledge that this statement may be insufficient. Concerns or suggestions can be addressed\, discussed or expressed anonymously by emailing safety@nowsociety.org. 8EAST ventilation: Open windows and door\, 3 HEPA air purifiers and UV lights on return air in the HVAC system. Mask wearing is recommended and masks will be available. Seating\, wooden stackable chairs without armrests\, is movable.\n\nSeating is generally arranged in groups of two or threes with space between groups for easy mobility. Wheelchair seating is easily accommodated. The 34 inch wide main entrance to 8EAST has a threshold of approximately 0.5 inches high. There is no door automation. During events\, the door is open or can be opened by the Front of House person. There are no ramps or stairs to navigate. Internal floors are smooth concrete. Outdoor plaza events are held on concrete pavers\, some are uneven. Paths and hallways are kept free of impediments.\n\n8EAST has a wheelchair accessible\, non-gendered toilet on site with a door width of 35 inches. Additional public toilets\, not wheel chair accessible\, are located in the adjacent hallway. The NOW Society emergency evacuation procedures are in place for all individuals. The Front of House person or a staff member onsite is trained in naloxone administration and will be the contact person in case of emergencies.\n\nGETTING THERE AND PARKING:\n\n8EAST is located within 50 meters of buses 004\, 007\, 019\, 022\, 209\, and N19 on Pender Street. Stops for buses 003\, 008\, 014\, 016\, 020\, N8\, N20\, and N35 are located within 250 metres on Hastings Street. Stadium–Chinatown SkyTrain Station is approximately 400 metres away. General metered street parking is available on surrounding streets. A passenger drop-off zone without a curb is located within 50 metres at 531 Carrall Street. To arrange for HandyDART transportation and accompanying assistants\, please contact now@nowsociety.org.\n\nThere is a bike rack on the SW corner of Pender and Carrall Street\, viewable while inside 8EAST and on the Plaza. Covered bike parking is available at the Main Street – Science World Skytrain Station. From there\, one can take the #3 bus\, then walk West down Pender to 8EAST (c. 5 mins)\, walk to 8EAST (c. 15 mins) or ride one skytrain stop to Stadium – Chinatown and walk Northwest to 8EAST (c. 5 mins). The closest Bike Locker to 8EAST is located at VCC Clark. From there\, one can take trains to Stadium – Chinatown Skytrain Station and walk NorthWest to 8EAST
URL:https://www.8east.ca/event/nummena-orchestra-rehearsal-hold-5-7pm/
LOCATION:8EAST\, 8 East Pender St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A 1T1\, Canada
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