Musical Treasure Hunt

March the 4th had come, the day after the Opening Ceremony. It marked the first day of events, and my trip to St. Paul's Lutheran Church for the Inventi Ensemble's Musical Treasure Hunt. I was interested, though slightly concerned about the prospect performing in front a crowd with handmade instruments. 

     The workshop, the making of unusual instruments that produced quite unpleasant sounds, was fun, even if slightly unproductive. My experience may have differed to those who chose to partake in the workshop, as I opted out of audience participation in the performance when called upon by the ensemble, instead choosing to watch and observe. Much like with the night before, the idea of community was again brought to my attention. With the Inventi Ensemble, people from the crowd were called upon to perform a piece. Those who chose to participate were mostly cheerful, and the crowd applauded endlessly once the piece had come to a close. These people, the performers and those from the audience, were passionate in their performance, diverse in their culture, unconsciously emphasising the place that community has in all forms of art.