Create an Interactive Performance
Are you ready to challenge yourself to develop a deeper connection with your audiences? Follow this self-paced, interactive video series inspired by the visionary mission of Ensemble Connect to discover tools to engage modern audiences and spark joy and connection with your music.
With members of Decoda—an affiliate ensemble of Carnegie Hall made up of Ensemble Connect alums—as your guides, we invite you to create your own Interactive Performance and discover what makes this work so powerful.
Before diving into this series, we suggest having completed the first installment of The Connected Musician: Create a Musical Snapshot.
We are here to support you on your journey to becoming a Connected Musician. Contact us at theconnectedmusician@carnegiehall.org.
Learn How to Create an Interactive Performance
Getting Started
Hear from Decoda and Ensemble Connect about how Interactive Performance helps create a deeper connection with your audience.
Part 1: Essential Elements
Catherine Gregory outlines the main components of Interactive Performance and the steps to create your own.
Part 2: Engaging Your Audience
Dive into listening activities with Claire Bryant and hear from Evan Premo on ways to engage with your audience.
Part 3: Writing Your Interactive Performance
Hear from Alicia Lee on scripting your Interactive Performance and Evan Premo on asking good questions.
Part 4: Presenting Your Interactive Performance
You have now followed all the steps to create an Interactive Performance! Hear from Deanna Kennett on how to complete, rehearse, and present your Interactive Performance.
Part 5: A Closer Look
View the script and full performance video of Decoda’s Interactive Performance for elementary school students in Brooklyn and view a collection of Interactive Performance videos presented by Ensemble Connect.
Part 6: Opportunities for Connection
Congratulations! You have now completed your Interactive Performance. Hear from Catherine Gregory, Claire Bryant, Alicia Lee, and Evan Premo on the possibilities of whom to perform for and the lasting impact this work can have.