The Nature of Us is a devised sound installation and choral performance conceived by Kevin Jesuino, Jean-Louis Bleau and Cassette Bessette. In collaboration with TRAction, ARTIO Choir, and the Mount Royal University Choral Association, the project blended soundscapes, monologues, and choral music to foster a deeper connection with nature. Set in public green spaces, the installation featured a six-channel sound system discreetly integrated into the environment. The 30-minute soundscape guided listeners through a meditative experience as pre-recorded vocal performances from six choir members harmonized with the natural sounds of birds, trees, wind, and other ambient elements.
Created by Kevin Jesuino, Cass Bessette, Jean Louis Bleau
Choral Performers: Grayson Mannella, Maddie Aldridge, Ben van Dierendonck, Astrid Janzen, Josh Bedard, Liz Gieselmann, Alex Chumley, Justine Cherry-Delisle, Quinn Smith, Rayne Roussell, Paula Midori Niecker.
Featuring drummer/vocalist Chantal Changnon.
PRESENTATION HISTORY
2018, Equinox Vigil (Calgary, AB)
2019, Mount Royal Choral Association (Calgary,AB)
2024, NewWorks Calgary (Calgary, AB)
2024, Found Festival (Edmonton, AB)
