DORCHESTER, Mass. — Angie Amato, a Toms River native and student at Berklee College of Music, recently took part in an unconventional performance aimed at an unusual audience: the animals at New England’s Franklin Park Zoo. The event, held on November 2, was organized by Amato and fellow Berklee student Sofia Plata as part of “The Movement,” a student-led initiative at the college.
The performance aimed to explore how music can stimulate the animals’ senses, encouraging them to engage with their environment in natural, instinctive ways. Amato and Plata curated a program designed not only to entertain zoo visitors but also to enhance the animals’ interactions within their enclosures through the sensory effects of live music.
The event drew visitors from across the region who were intrigued by the concept of using music to impact animal behavior. By filling the zoo with sounds and rhythms, the performers aimed to create an atmosphere that could influence the animals’ movements and interactions.
Amato’s innovative approach reflects her passion for both music and animal welfare, and the collaboration highlights the growing interest in exploring the effects of sound and music on non-human audiences.