The Whistling Orchestra of Philadelphia is the latest iteration in a long standing project based on the history of whistling, music and work.
This new score and performance written for whistlers from across Philadelphia is based on records and memories of music at work in Philly. The piece pays homage to whistling as a tool for agency and expression, celebrating the power of music to create solidarity and the history of whistling as a vocalisation of labour and memory.
With thanks to lead and champion whistler Mimi Drummond and all the whistlers of The Whistling Orchestra of Philadelphia:
Aaliyah Smith-Israel
Alanna Butler
Amber Justine Stewart
Anthony Feaster
Bria Blauvelt
Caroline Winschel
Christina Stella
Dennis Cavanaugh
Doug MacAdam
Eladio Olivio
Elijah Carter
Elsa Holmgren
Eric Valentino
Frank Schmidt
Jacqueline Reinhart
Jeff MacAdam
Jenelle Wilson Johnson
Jim Hummel
John Barnard
John Tatum
Kenny Schies
LJ Brubaker
Michael Gorrell
Michael Wells
Noah Donahue
Rayna Butler
Ronnessa Edwards
Sam Irwin
Sandra L. Dowling
Shavon Coleman
Suzanne Wingate
Terry Tumolillo
Conducted by Samantha Jennings.
The Whistling Orchestra of Philadelphia was commissioned by Temple Contemporary and generously supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Whistling Orchestra project began in Nottingham, UK, in 2015, originally commissioned by Primary.
For more information please visit: www.thewhistlingorchestra.com