29 Reflective Evaluation Study Lost Analogue project This spirit of collaboration allowed for a dynamic approach to performance, inspiring some classical musicians to be less bound by scores and more open to adding their own creative input. A key learning experience for many was performing live music in sync with a film. Musicians had to adapt in real - time to the films progressing dynamics, which helped them improve their improvisational skills and develop a more responsive approach to music - making. When asked about the value of rehearsals, participants gave overwhelmingly positive feedback: 8 found rehearsals very useful, and 3 found them useful. The rehearsals likely provided musicians the space to fine - tune their improvisation, collaborate effectiv ely with other musicians, and ensure the live music flowed harmoniously with the film. Source: LOST ANALOGUE project, photo by rdgkatlan Festival Association EXPANDING MUSICAL APPROACHES THROUGH IMPROVISATION AND THE "OPEN MUSIC" METHOD Musicians in the project expressed both excitement and a sense of challenge as improvisation became central to their music - making. Classical musicians, especially, found themselves pushed beyond familiar territory. Used to following scores, they initially struggled with the freedom of improvisation: As a