Similar to 'composition with a cup of tea' but for ensemble

Each performer has a drone making device where a parameter (pitch, dynamics, timbre) can be altered. Guitar feedback, an oscillator, etc.

A round of drinks is bought. With each sip the performer makes an alteration to their drone.

When a performer goes to the toilet or bar they temporarily 'lay out' and do not play their drone.

November 2008

Postscript March 2009

Whilst reading Cornelius Cardew: A life Unfinished I came across this quote about a Christian Wolf piece where the instruction was: "Put into various containers something people enjoy drinking. When you like make sound (for which you may use the containers) The containers may be refilled at any time"