Go behind the scenes with musicians Tomeka Reid and Luke Stewart as they activate the sculptures in Ensemble, the Roof Garden Commission at The Met by Jennie C. Jones, on view through October 19, 2025. A set of sculptural forms and a string trio, Ensemble explores the sonic potential of musical instruments as well as their formal possibilities.
Activation—The Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble
Tomeka Reid and Luke Stewart Activate Sound and Sculpture
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Contributors
Director and Managing Producer: Kate Farrell
Editor: Lucas Groth
Producer: Melissa Bell
Production Coordinator: Lela Jenkins
Production Assistant: Malvika Dang
Director of Photography: Jeffrey Johnson
2nd camera: Brad Wickham, Lucas Groth
Sound Recording: Matt Modula
Music Activation Recording Team: Reid Farrington, Sebastian Hurtado, Heidi Hussa, Hayley Kuhlmann
Exhibition Project Manager: Zoe Tippl
Capital Projects: Margaret Zyro
Musicians: Tomeka Reid, Luke Stewart
Special Thanks to: Jennie C Jones, Lauren Rosati, and the Workshop Art Fabrication team: Andrew Pharmer, Vincent Didonato, Mike Koller, Mauricio Ferreyra, Joe Zito, and Tom Granda.
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