Follow the Arc of the Sun

Follow the Arc of the Sun is an experimental sound and music performance embracing the celestial precision of the spring equinox as a musical score. During this live performance, Long Branch will trace the movement and angle of the sun within the walls of the Agnes Etherington house. The ensemble will begin at dawn and continue until dusk on a journey guided by place and light. 

Coinciding with the temporary closing of the Agnes house, this performance marks a transitional moment for the gallery and for Long Branch, as they each embark on new beginnings. This auditory odyssey reflects on the endurance of time, being inside and outside of shelter, and isolation and exposure. 

Biography

Long Branch is a music, sound and indie rock collective that composes and performs site-responsive music, experimental sound, and rock shows. Long Branch is committed to a collaborative process that engages in the reciprocity of listening and responding. Their work reverberates from the poetics of weaving together stories of tenacity and resilience.

Long Branch has participated in music and sound residencies at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and performed an interpretation of Pulitzer Laureate and MacArthur Fellow Raven Chacon’s American Ledger (No. 1) at Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery.

Long Branch is Sally Lee, Lisa Myers, Laura Pitkanen and Don Pyle. You can listen to their music on Spotify.

Accessibility

This event is free and all are welcome. Agnes is committed to making its spaces and services accessible to all visitors. The main entrance is accessible with a ramp from University Avenue and automatic door openers. Etherington House is accessible from Agnes' Atrium by a ramp with railings. Wheelchair accessible stalls are available in the public washrooms located off the main lobby and entrances have automatic door openers. A wheelchair is available at the reception desk for visitors free of charge. Learn more about accessibility features at the Agnes.