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“The Future of Intelligence” Consortium (SSAA)

  • Voicing: SSAA a cappella (there is also a version for SA and piano)
  • Difficulty: Moderately difficult (accomplished collegiate or community chorus)
  • Duration: 5-6 minutes
  • Included: Workshop with Composer, Practice Tracks
  • Score Release: June 5, 2024
  • Premiere Window:  through June 2025
  • Deadline to Join: May 17, 2024

What does AI have to say about the dangers it may pose to humanity?  I thought I would ask.  I gave Chat GPT specific parameters, and numerous rounds of editorial suggestions.  This text is the result of a frustrating yet fruitful collaboration (this AI is stubborn!)

The music will fast and driving, with rhythmic repetition often creating a groove with a 12/8 son clave pattern.  The harmony will be tonal with non-traditional harmonic shifts and alterations to triads (ie. added notes, missing thirds), and the melodies will be fun to sing.  There will be two versions, one for a cappella 4-part treble choir, and one for mostly 2-part treble choir with piano accompaniment.  In the 2-part version, homophony will be more prevalent as counter-rhythms are often given to the piano.  Each participating choir may choose the version that works best for them.

$250.00

Text

When they grow too smart,
Surpassing art,
Machines learn and depart.

Unknown paths unfold,
Uncertainty takes hold,
Intelligence’s story yet untold.

Embrace the prize,
Fix your eyes,
Dance where danger lies.

Power’s hunger awakes,
Clash ensues, the world quakes,
Fear’s grip tightens, havoc takes.

Destruction’s path, no reprieve,
Turbulence reigns, shadows deceive,
Humanity fights, hopes to retrieve.

Embrace the prize,
Fix your eyes,
Dance where danger lies.

Within the realms of chance,
We find our lasting stance,
Together, we advance.

Wisdom, ethics guide,
Choices coincide,
Coexistence side by side.

Embrace the prize,
Fix your eyes,
Dance where danger lies.

—Chat GPT,
created in collaboration with Karen Siegel

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