The Musical Ark
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Our goal is to transport our boat and students to Ullapool Scotland, to play and record music for whales with Sephira, The Musical Ark.
Backers: 132
Average Pledge Per Backer: $92
Funded: $12,120 of $12,000
Dates: May 29th -> Jul 13th (45 days)
Project By: Michael Brolly
Backers: 132
Average Pledge Per Backer: $92
Funded: $12,120 of $12,000
Dates: May 29th -> Jul 13th (45 days)
Project By: Michael Brolly
$12,120
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 13 @ 16:30 -0400 GMT
101%
of goal
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Latest News
The Alien Guitar video 
July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Here is a video of Richard Leo Johnson playing the Alien Martin Guitar. This is the same guitar that he plays for the giveaway promotion of our fundraiser that runs out in two days and we still need two thousand dollars. Please, please,... (Read More)
Sephira hits the Beach
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is Sephira getting to make friends with some of the boats that she will be competing with very shortly. (Read More)
Sephira seeing the light in Ullapool
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hopefully here is an image of Sephira when she finally got to see the light of day on the Ullapool wharf. (Read More)
Beautiful, beautiful Ullapool
July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
So we have made it to Ullapool and it is stunningly beautiful. The people are amazingly friendly and extremely helpful. I finally got to open Sephira's container and once again expose her to the light of day. She arrived unscathed and looks... (Read More)
Sephira has landed in Ullapool
June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everybody, I got an email yesterday saying that Sephira is winding here way up to Ullapool and she and her container will be waiting on the dock when we arrive on Tuesday. I have an interview on BBC Radio in Derry on Monday to talk about... (Read More)
Whale Song Demo
June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
OK Folks, We need a push, any suggestions? I've attached the demo of the whale song, words written by Lynne Brolly and set to music by Moravian Student (actually a June grad) Josh Rubeck. Enjoy the song, and please please please pass it on! Thanks... (Read More)
Sephira nears Grangeport
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We just found out yesterday that Sephira will arrive in Grangeport Harbour, Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday the 22nd of June. She will be brought in on the feeded ship Jork Ruler V.71. The folks in Ullapool are going down to retrive her once she... (Read More)
Thank You
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello from Ireland, We have finally finished the art project and I am learning how to respond to people on Kickstarter. Thank you all so much for donating. Sephira is on a container ship in the Atlantic Ocean as we speak. She is due in... (Read More)
5%!
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you wonderful backers! As individuals you have done your part towards helping us pay for the transport of the Sephira and some of her crew to the St. Ayles Skiff races in Ullapool Scotland. We have a start here, but need some heavy hitters to... (Read More)
Sephira Video
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, We've uploaded the video made by Moravian Academy students, featuring the hauntingly beautiful story of Sephira's Whale Song. Just imagine this tune out in the middle of the ocean, calling to and singing with the whales. Keep that... (Read More)
We are Launched
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the first backers to make this feel real! Michael is in Ireland and Sephira is in her packing crate somewhere in New Jersey. Thank you to the people who helped make this Kickstarter start - Christian, Paul & Robin, Rachael, Janice, and... (Read More)
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