Here’s the World’s Largest Orchestra

The conductor • has a sensor attached to each hand • each sensor controls the movement of a laser beam • each laser beam mimics the movement of the conductor’s baton or hand/hands • the lasers can be seen from wherever the focal point can be seen The orchestra – line of sight • all musicians around the harbour in line of sight will play in unison as conducted • all these musicians therefore are technically in one orchestra • additional laser and lighting displays can be included to enhance the experience • smoke machines can be strategically placed in locations where wind disruption would be minimal The orchestra – venues around the city • the conductor and laser display will be video streamed to various venues • venues such as Martin Place, Darling Harbour and Parramatta Park • all musicians will play in unison guided by the conductor • all these musicians therefore are also technically in the same orchestra The orchestra – venues at home • the conductor and laser display will be televised and/or video streamed • venues will also include centres for severely disabled and the elderly • all musicians will play in unison guided by the conductor or just have fun • all participants will be encouraged to upload their efforts to social media as proof of their participation • all these musicians therefore are also technically in the same orchestra The orchestra – venues around Australia • the conductor and laser display will be televised to various venues • venues will include clubs and shopping centres • all musicians will play in unison guided by the conductor • all these musicians therefore are also technically in the same orchestra The orchestra – venues around the world • the conductor and laser display will be streamed to various venues either live or phased to coincide with international time zones - for discussion • venues where Australians gather will be first choice • sister cities such as Auckland, Nagoya and San Francisco will be invited to collaborate as well as any other cities that may have an interest • all musicians will play in unison guided by the conductor • all these musicians therefore are also technically in the same orchestra The world’s largest orchestra held in Queensland included some 7200 musicians. This is a record that can be broken. Yes! Poetic licence will be necessary particularly with the choice of symphonies. Yes! Our conductor will need to have a sense of humour.