Classical Music and Our Natural World

Lecture

Classical Music and Our Natural World Orchestrating a Balanced Ecosystem

Terry Wolkowicz, lecturer

Balance is defined as a condition in which various elements are in proper proportion or arrangement.  Within an ecosystem, balance is key in maintaining a harmonious interaction among a biological community of interacting organisms and their environment. Balance is also a vital component in music. This lecture will explore the concept of balance in musical orchestration and texture — and among the living parts of an ecosystem. The repertoire includes pieces by Handel, Copland, Bach, Mozart and Dvořák.

This presentation is part of Terry Wolkowicz's Classical Music and Our Natural World series.

Terry Wolkowicz

Terry Wolkowicz

For more than two decades, Terry Wolkowicz has explored the intersection of classical music and the environment. She serves as president of the nonprofit organization Sound Explorations and education director for the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra. Wolkowicz received her bachelor’s degree in music from the New England Conservatory of Music and a master’s degree in education from Harvard University.

Wolkowicz has presented at numerous conferences, including the League of American Orchestras, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other music and STEM organizations. She has completed projects for the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, NASA, NOAA and the Boston Museum of Science. As an author, she has written articles about concept-based arts integration published in the Music Educators Journal, the AZA’s Connect Magazine, Polyphonic (Eastman School of Music Paul R. Judy Center for Applied Research) and MusicOvation.