"Prof. Gary L. Hagberg’s The Ensemble As Plural Subject: Prof. Gary is a philosopher, and also a jazz musician. This essay, from an academic active in the field of improvising endeavor, speaks to my interest and experience: what is involved in an ensemble of players acting and speaking as one? And what factors prevent that happening?
Prof. Gary indicates necessary elements…
Pre-conditions
Joint commitment
Merging intentional content
The ensemble comes first: as if its musical gestures come from a single mind.
Joint commitment to a plural subject.
The favourable outcome: a plural subject thinking and enacting."
...more on RF's diary, June 12th, 2020.
