2021 Network Performing Arts Production Virtual Workshop April 27-28
The Network Performing Arts Production Workshop (NPAPW) is an annual gathering of technologists, educational administrators, performing artists, and faculty members. The workshop focuses on innovative technologies in the performing arts that utilize advanced networks provisioned by Internet2, GÉANT, and partners across the globe.
This year’s workshop will explore emerging solutions and lessons learned during 2020, including the transition to substantial reliance on home broadband connections. The workshop will be presented in a virtual, condensed format. Following this kick-off gathering, a series of webinars will be offered throughout 2021 focusing on advanced networked technologies enabling master classes, remote auditions, and multisite performances.
Program
Tuesday, 27 April 2021
- Welcome and Introduction to Performing Arts and Advanced Networking: Where We Were, What We Have Learned, Where We Are Going
- Ann Doyle, Internet2 – Introduction
- Mary Simoni, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Domenico Vicinanza, GÉANT – Introduction
- Higher Education Policies, Challenges, Implications
- John Kieser, New World Symphony
- Mary Simoni, RPI
- David Spencer, University of Memphis
- Stefan Gies, Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC)
- Home Broadband Technology Overview
- Chris Chafe and Sarah Weaver – JackTrip
- Claudio Allocchio – eduMEET
- Claudio Allocchio – Zoom Original Sound/High Fidelity Mode
- Dan Nichols (Northern Illinois University) – Cleanfeed, JamKazam and SoundJack
- Sarah Weaver (NowNet Arts, Inc) – Jamulus and SonoBus
- 15-minute Q & A
- Advanced Networking Technology
- Claudio Allocchio – LOLA
- Milos Liska (CESNET) and Maria Isabel Gandia (CUSC) – UltraGrid
- Sven Ubik (CESNET) – MVTP
- Marten Frojdo (Nordic Center for Digital Presence) – Remote North Networking
- 15-minute Q & A
- Closing Remarks
- Network Arts Ensemble Demonstration Performance: Contemporary Network Arts Utilizing Composition, Improvisation, and Gesture, Featuring Technologies JackTrip, Zoom, OBS, and Vimeo Live – Sarah Weaver and Global Partners
- To view one of NowNet Arts Lab Ensemble Demonstrations, click here.
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
- Co-Creation Panel
- Tom Gorman, Coventry University
- Justin Trieger, New World Symphony
- Delma Rodriguez, Anilla Cultural Uruguay
- Music Enabling Technology
- Michael Dessen, UC Irvine – Reflections on Networked Music Making
- Rob Hamilton, RPI – Music in the Time of Covid
- Jesper Anderson, RDAM – Education Live-Streaming Distance Performance
- Tania Lisboa, RCM – Sychronous Online Learning: The Musicians’ Experiences
- How to Stream and Record an Event – Constantin Basica, Stanford University
- Thank You and Wrap Up: Announcement of Ongoing Series for 2021 and 2022 Host Location
Planning Committee
- Claudio Allocchio, GARR
- Chris Chafe, Stanford University
- Ann Doyle, Internet2
- Taleitha McGuinnis, Internet2
- Dan Nichols, Northern Illinois University
- Mary Simoni, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- David Spencer, University of Memphis
- Justin Trieger, New World Symphony
- Domenico Vicinanza, GÉANT
- Sarah Weaver, NowNet Arts, Inc