Improvisation Convergence Ensemble: Program Notes

March 5, 2026

Improv Jukebox

This is a game where audience members pick the genre, theme, and musical parameters musicians must follow. Will they accurately deliver you requests?

Somebody That I Used to Know

A small ensemble taking a top 40 pop song and turning it into a Rock Power Ballad.

So Easy (To Fall in Love)

A small ensemble manipulating the form and genre elements of a popular pop song.

Hell’s Kitchen

An abstract musical improvisation that takes place in the kitchen of a fictitious restaurant.

All Star

Will you recognize the jazz interpretation of this well know song?

Who Do You Love

An original song written by this small ensemble. In their own words, “This song expresses our anger towards the American government, their immigration policies, and how ICE is detaining innocent people. It’s about how the government tries to police us and tell us who we’re allowed to love. But love is love.”

Loneliness/Hope/Coming of Age

A completely original piece composed by the Improvisation Convergence Ensemble that combines both structured and free improvised segments. Based on a fictitious character, named Donny, who navigates through three unique emotional stages. These stages were picked as three very relatable themes to everyone in the class.