The non-profit wing of the North American Embassy
of Anaphoria Island is dedicated to the promotion of music in
alternative
microtonal tunings. While opening the possibilities of new forms of
music,
sounds, and scales, we foresee alternative tuning as being possibly the
most fertile environment where different musical cultures can not only
interact,
but stand with equal dignity. We envision this future not in a
homogeneous
consolidation, but in music that continually moves through a
diversified
texture and celebrates those culturally irrepeatable characteristics
found
around the world and in the worlds of imagination.
In order to achive these goals, we have chosen
the
following Activities and Projects:
1) The production of concerts, including our
own
part of MicroFest (the annual microtonal music festival), in addition to the production of shadow theatre, dance, and other
combined artistic disiplines.
2) The online listing of Alternative Tuning
concerts and events
throughout Southern California. Interested
parties may sign up to receive e-mail notification of events.
3) The online version of the Wilson Archives which
preserves
the works of Erv Wilson, recognized as one of the world's foremost
theorists
in the field of alternative tunings.
4.) The World Scale Depository, an online
collection
of indigenous tunings from around the world.
5) A recording library of indigenous musics related
to
the World Scale Depository.
6) The promotion of new instruments capable of
realizing
these scales.
7) The production of recordings of outstanding
artists
using alternative tunings.
8) The commissioning of new works.
9) The presentation and documentation of lectures
on alternative tunings.
Our Embassy Wish List!
(one way you can help)
The following items are always in demand to build
working
instruments that make the examination of microtonal tunings possible. All donations are tax-deductible.
We also welcome any volunteers for concerts, events and research.
Become a member of
The Friends of Anaphoria