Green-Wood Cemetery has been awarded a NYSCA Support for Artists grant to commission a new site-responsive composition by Performance Studies alum Gelsey Bell (PhD '15) — singer, songwriter, and scholar.
Through seasonal workshops and free public performances in 2026, Bell will work with participants, death doulas, chaplains, and the natural contours of the Cemetery itself to build a collective musical experience that highlights the interplay between voice, sound, environment, and memory.