Oceana Symphony by Stella Sung Film by Annie Crawley Sample Performed by Akron Symphony Orchestra

In the spring of 2016, Maestro Christopher Wilkins and Stella Sung attended a lecture at the New England Aquarium given by marine biologists Scott Kraus (VP and Senior Science Advisor, NEAq) and Christopher Clark (Cornell University) in which they learned about the problems of ocean noise pollution caused by seismic testing, the air guns used for this process, large ships and ocean vessels, and other man-made noises. The effects of these noises can be devastating for all marine species from fish to plankton, but particularly for those that depend upon sound waves for their communication, finding food sources, and navigation.

With this knowledge in mind, Stella Sung decided that her new composition, Oceana, would have a focal point of reminding us of how important the ecosystem of the oceans are for not only marine life but for human life. Stella compiled a soundtrack comprised of recordings of marine life animal sounds (various whale, dolphin, seals, and other sounds) that runs throughout the piece. The work is divided into three basic sections; 1) the beauty, majesty, and mystery of the seas and the life forms that live there, 2) the man-made disturbances of that ecosystem, and 3) the hope that humans can find a balance of living alongside the oceans and marine life so that our co-existence is based upon respect and understanding and knowledge. Working with the NEAq and other scientists, Maestro Wilkins, and marine underwater film-maker/ photographer/scuba diver and educator Annie Crawley, have formed a collaborative effort in bringing not only the composition to life, but to help bridge a deeper understanding and appreciation for the wonders of the oceans.

This is a one minute insight into the first section of the performance of Oceana. During the pandemic all our live performances were canceled, but we wanted to help transport you to the magic of what happens when artistic stories collide and we can create awareness and change for our ocean.

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About Stella:
As a national and international award-winning composer, Stella Sung’s compositions are performed throughout the United States and abroad. She served as the first Composer-in-Residence for the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra (2008-2011), and was one of the five composers nationally selected for a Music Alive award, a three-year award that allowed Dr. Sung to serve as Composer-In-Residence for the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (2013-16), sponsored by New Music USA, the League of American Orchestras, ASCAP, the Aaron Copland Fund, and the Andrew Mellon Foundation. Premieres, performances, and commissions of Dr. Sung’s work have included compositions for world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the German Ministry of Culture (Rhineland-Pfalz), the National Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the North Carolina Symphony Orchestra, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, the Sarasota Symphony Orchestra, the Jacksonville (Fla.) Symphony Orchestra, and other university and regional orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and soloists.

Dr. Sung is director of the Center for Research and Education in Arts, Technology, and Entertainment (CREATE) at the University of Central Florida, College of Arts and Humanities.

About Annie Crawley:
Annie Crawley has worked around the world with cameras in hand, mostly below the surface of our ocean. Born and raised in Chicago, she fell in love with water swimming in our Great Lakes as she did not see the ocean until after graduating from the University of Illinois. After she learned to scuba dive, she took a calculated risk and sold her car to purchase her first underwater camera systems. As an underwater explorer, she was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2010, earned her Master of Communications at University of Washington, and is a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps trained by Al Gore. She now calls Edmonds, WA home. She has created a series of illustrated books and programs to entertain, educate and awe people about life within our ocean.

The Our Ocean and You Campaign has reached tens of thousands of people around the world. We continue to create partnerships to promote ocean health. Annie shares the beauty and wonder of exploring our ocean together with three major issues: pollution, climate change, and sustainability. Visit http://OurOceanAndYou.com to learn more.

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