Paul Scea was in residence at Pingree School in South Hamilton, MA on March 8 and 9, 2012. During his stay, he worked with a variety of high school classes and students, with a focus on improvisation and technology. Paul gave a workshop on 'Oh, Pierre!' to the Pingree Instrumental Ensemble, who have been working with the piece throughout the school year. Particular attention was given to encouraging students to think, create, and take musical risks that were outside their comfort zones. Additionally, the ensemble was also encouraged to think around a perspective of creating specific moods or energy. Below are four audio recordings of 'Oh, Pierre!' performances from that workshop. Scea gives all the cues on the first two examples, on the third he only gives cues that are requested from the ensemble, and the fourth is prompted by a student.
