Phil Kline's Unsilent Night

Participate in a 45-minute electronic swirling sound walk through Broadmoor Park and beyond. Spread joy and light to brighten the long winter night! Deck yourself out with twinkle lights, a cell phone and (optional) amplifier/speaker. How it works: Each participant downloads or streams a track from unsilentnight.com to play out loud on their device, preferably connected to a speaker. We’ll meet outside the Community Centre, all press PLAY at the same time, and walk a 45-minute route together while the music plays. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather and light up the night with festive clothing, lights, and reflectors. On Thu Dec 17 , the library is hosting an Unsilent Night event! We’re looking forward to seeing you there, and here are some FAQs to answer any questions you might have. What is Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night? Unsilent Night is an original composition by Phil Kline, written specifically to be heard outdoors in the month of December. It takes the form of a street promenade in which the audience becomes the performer. Throughout December each year, people around the world gather to "perform" the work by playing the Unsilent Night music on boomboxes or Bluetooth speakers and walking a chosen path together. How does it work? The music is split into four separate 45-minute-long tracks. Participants choose and download a track ahead of time. Everyone gathers in a specified place and starts playing their music at the same moment. Then we start walking together. As we walk, the music changes and each person’s perception of the music is unique, based on their location within the group and the acoustics of the buildings, people, cars, snow, etc. around them. Can my kids come? Absolutely! This is an all-ages and all-abilities event. Participants can come in strollers, wagons, wheelchairs, or by foot. Is the whole thing outside? Yes, so please make sure that you dress for the weather. It's also fun to wear bright, festive clothes, lights, and reflect

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