The J.P. Coughlin Center event will include a conservation discussion, live music, ice cream social and bird-friendly chocolate and coffee.
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- A composer will lead a public program in Oshkosh exploring conservation through music inspired by bird calls.
- The event, hosted by Winnebago Audubon, will feature multi-instrumentalist Micky Torpedo on July 19.
- Torpedo’s music project aims to raise awareness about birds and the conservation of their habitats.
- The free program will conclude with a live performance, discussion, and an ice cream social.
OSHKOSH – A composer known for blending bird calls into music will lead a public program in Oshkosh that explores conservation through art with a performance and discussion.
Winnebago Audubon will host the presentation at 1:30 p.m. July 19 at the J.P. Coughlin Center, 625 E. County Road Y, according to a community announcement. The featured guest is Micky Torpedo, a Rockford, Illinois-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and educator.
Torpedo collaborated with Sinnissippi Audubon in Rockford to produce three instrumental albums inspired by bird calls from species such as the American Bittern and Sandhill Crane. The compositions merge elements of ambient, classical and folk styles while highlighting the sounds of specific birds, according to the announcement.
Music project highlights birds and conservation
The project is intended to raise awareness about birds and promote conservation of their habitats, according to the announcement. Jennifer Kuroda, board president of Sinnissippi Audubon, will join the presentation to discuss the goals and meaning behind the music initiative.
The program will conclude with a live performance featuring selections by Torpedo and a guest violinist.
Event includes ice cream social and free admission
After the musical portion, attendees can stay for an ice cream social along with bird-friendly chocolate and coffee. The event is free and open to the public.
More about Torpedo and the music project is available at mickytorpedo.com. Details about Winnebago Audubon can be found at winnebagoaudubon.org.
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