IGLU (Improvisation Group of Lawrence University) is an ensemble dedicated to improvising in various styles including rock, 20th century classical, Arabic taqasim, klezmer, jazz, electronic, and Korean sinawi music to name a few. Transcending boundaries, IGLU draws from the innovation of specific composers as well as from specific improvisational techniques. All music is learned by ear or created by members of IGLU.
Previous concerts include:
Vocal improvisations in the styles of Jaap Blonk, Mike Patton, and the Adachi Tonomi Royal Chorus
Performing on invented instruments and found objects
Improvising to the silent film, Nosferatu
Performing improvisations based on works by American composers Gloria Coates, William Billings, Stephen Foster, Charles Ives, Laurie Anderson, Pauline Oliveros, Terry Riley, Frank Zappa, and J. Rosamond Johnson
Performing improvisations based on Ghanaian, Arabic, Irish, Chinese, Laotian, Australian, and Korean music
Improvising in American folk styles including zydeco, eephing, Navajo, prison work songs, jug band music and country brass band music
