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halcyon | ˈhalsēən |
adj. calm and peaceful, tranquil n. a mythical bird said to breed in a nest floating at sea at the winter solstice, charming the wind and waves into calm. "Wow did I enjoy listening to you guys - incredibly moving and beautiful." - Bill McKibben
I feel like I've been 'seen' from this presentation." - Medomak Valley High School student The work you are doing is so important to supporting humanity...my wish would be for every high school student to see this and become inspired to step into the place of standing for this planet." - Erin |
Halcyon's short animated film, 1492 was recently screened at the
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WHAT WE DO AND WHY
We make data emotional. We use music and the arts to promote environmental stewardship and respond to the urgency of climate change. Through interdisciplinary public performances that combine music and other art forms, we draw attention to the daily challenges, rewards, and realities facing communities. We acknowledge the need for creative and diverse communication that harnesses the power of cultural traditions, storytelling, music, and visual art to translate numbers and facts into something tangible and human.
We believe that music and art inspire us to notice, observe, and actively participate in our communities while acknowledging and protecting the natural environment that sustains them. We feel a strong sense of responsibility to respond imaginatively to what is arguably the most pressing issue facing our generation. We believe that music and art inspire us to notice and engage with the natural world in new ways. And that this in turn will lead to active stewardship of the places we call home.
We make data emotional. We use music and the arts to promote environmental stewardship and respond to the urgency of climate change. Through interdisciplinary public performances that combine music and other art forms, we draw attention to the daily challenges, rewards, and realities facing communities. We acknowledge the need for creative and diverse communication that harnesses the power of cultural traditions, storytelling, music, and visual art to translate numbers and facts into something tangible and human.
We believe that music and art inspire us to notice, observe, and actively participate in our communities while acknowledging and protecting the natural environment that sustains them. We feel a strong sense of responsibility to respond imaginatively to what is arguably the most pressing issue facing our generation. We believe that music and art inspire us to notice and engage with the natural world in new ways. And that this in turn will lead to active stewardship of the places we call home.
HALCYON FEATURED IN
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Halcyon featured on citizen's climate radio
Each month, Citizens Climate Radio features an artist or artists whose work addresses climate change. Sophie and Josie spoke with podcast host, Peterson Toscano about Halcyon. The show highlights six principles for artists addressing climate change.
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
"I knew that your performance would evoke emotions for me and the audience, but I wasn't prepared for them myself. Even after years of looking at, interpreting, and sharing this data with communities throughout Maine, it still hits me hard every time."-Gayle Bowness (GMRI's Municipal Climate Action Program Manager)
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"I'm still in a mellow glow from that wonderful evening of music. Halcyon is a true treasure, and made more so by the youthfulness of its members. Your group is astounding ... I marvel at the precision and the energy and the clever juxtaposition of pieces on your program."
-Polly |
"Halcyon's performance was very engaging and very moving. I feel as if everybody there must have left wondering what they could do better."
- Susan |
“Thank you all so much again for collaborating with us and putting on such a fantastic performance. It was an absolutely wonderful way to kick off our new year of the Waldo County Conservation Initiative, and provide space and opportunity for people in the community to learn and connect about such important issues.”
- Coastal Mountains Land Trust, Collaborative Partner |
Website photography courtesy of: Bob Crink, Larry Pritchett, Luke Fatora, Sophie Davis, Josie Davis, & Janet McMahon