August, 2007

Hans was hired to compose music for interstitials in the upcoming series, "Word Girl", produced by the Boston-based animation studio, Soup2Nuts. The project called for styles including techno, Bond-like spy, and 70's game show. Be sure to check out the clever and educational show beginning September 3 during PBS Kids Go! (More on the Soup2Nuts web-site)

June, 2007

The Chameleon Arts Ensemble's family concert this year features a new work by Hans titled "Play Outside". The concert is part of Forsyth Chapel's "Birds and Bards" series and features music inspired by nature and outdoor sounds. As the ensemble's resident composer/educator, Hans sought to create a piece which encouraged children to climb trees, gaze at clouds, hunt for bugs, and run barefoot through the grass. More on the concert

March, 2007

James Still's two person dramatic play under Risa Brainin's direction opens March 2. Starring Janice O'Rourke and Tom Ford, the play features heavy use of original music and sound design, as well as images projected on a thirty-foot rear projection screen. The collaboration with Risa began with discussions about the script followed by Hans composing test pieces based on her vision of incorporating "wispy, gossamer" musical backgrounds to the unique play. The use of music and sound for this performance had to both create atmosphere and support the themes of memory and grief without getting in the way of the words. Once the play went into rehearsal, Hans continued composing and revising, often right in the theater, where his mobile studio was wirelessly connected to the sound board.

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