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.
See below to listen to 6 minutes of audio excerpts from The Nature of Us
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)
