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FLOCK (original songs and score by Ben Juodvalkis and Destani Wolf for BANDALOOP)

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Ben Juodvalkis + partner, Melecio Estrella (BANDALOOP artistic director) · FLOCK

Ben Juodvalkis and singer-songwriter Destani Wolf write and perform the multilingual songs and score for BANDALOOP's vertical-dance production FLOCK, a poetic story of migration that interweaves bird and human migration. FLOCK was created during a winter residency at The Momentary in Bentonville, Arkansas, and premiered there on June 7, 2025. Ben and Destani describe themselves as a writing team and have applied for grants to record the music.

Premiere
2025-06-07
Venue
The Momentary
Where
Bentonville, AR
Performances
Preview performances at The Momentary, June 6, 2025 (world premiere June 7; shows at 10 AM and 8 PM both days). BANDALOOP gala excerpts (FLOCK and LOOM songs), April 5, 2025, Oakland. FLOCK tour in Hungary, May 2025. 'Somewhere to Oakland', a month-long presentation of FLOCK scenes at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza / Oakland City Hall, July 8–26, 2025, culminating July 26, 2025 with Destani Wolf and Ben Juodvalkis performing live. EPACENTER gala, East Palo Alto, May 30, 2026 (opening for Sheila E.). Utah Arts Festival, Salt Lake City Library, June 18–20, 2026 (FLOCK excerpts with Downstream and life || lines). The Platform, Cambridge MA, fall 2026 (tech rider Aug 2026; understudy singer auditions Sept 2026). Licensing extension for 'River Crossing' and 'Waiting in Line' for free public shows, 2026.
Credits
Original composition and live music: Destani Wolf and Ben Juodvalkis (The Momentary's credit). Ben is BANDALOOP's music director. BANDALOOP artistic director: Melecio Estrella. Production manager: Jodi Cobalt. Executive director: Thomas Cavanagh. Vocal chorus at The Momentary: University of Arkansas singers (Schola Cantorum). Songs include River Crossing, Waiting in Line, Pajarito, Birdbath, Aviary, Migrations #1-4.

Press

“weaving improvised and scripted music together, written by Destani Wolf and Ben Juodvalkis.”

“BANDALOOP Performances featuring Destani Wolf, Ben Juodvalkis”

“A score composed by Ben Juodvalkis included Spanish and English vocals performed by Destani Wolf”

Elsewhere