“Speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues”
—Dr. Seuss, The Lorax
This sentiment is at the heart of “For the Trees,” an interdisciplinary production using music, sound design, lighting, visual imagery, spoken word, and educational resources to raise awareness and inspire action around the issue of deforestation and the destructive ways it contributes to climate change. As a special treat, the composer of “For the Trees,” Jeffrey Nytch, will be in attendance, and will be giving us his personal insights into the composition.
The Tesla Quartet is known the world over for their “superb capacity to find the inner heart of everything they play, regardless of era, style, or technical demand” (The International Review of Music). From contemporary works to established masterpieces, the Tesla Quartet’s thoughtful interpretations reveal the ensemble’s deep commitment to their craft.
As part of this event we will also be joined by two local urban forestry experts, Hanna Pinneo, Executive Director of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum; and Christina Hoyt, Assistant Forester/Bureau Chief-Community Landscape & Forest Health. They will share a presentation entitled, “Creating Strong Community Forests, at Home and Afar,” and will be speaking about trees in our urban landscape, and what we can do right here in our own community. We will even be giving away a few trees to plant for some lucky audience members! A Question & Answer session will follow.