Questionnaire

Composer Stan Hansel is currently holder of residencies as part of the Year of the Artist at Peterborough Football Stadium and at the shopping centre at Hampton Court. He is intending to gather enough information to be able to create a piece of abstract music for the Football Stadium and then to recycle the material to create a completely different piece for Hampton Court. Both pieces will function on an environmental level and will be heard as background while the public goes about its business.

In order to assist the composer to work out the extents of his work he would be very greatful if you, as a member of the public, would take two minutes to answer the following questions. Your answers will remain anonymous and will only be used as background information to the residencies.

Filling in this Questionnaire does not compromise your privacy. It is completely anonymous and will not be replied to.

1) When visiting public buildings are you aware of sounds ?
2) Apart from people speaking directly to you, do you become consciously aware of sounds ?
3) Do you become aware of musical sounds in buildings (for example played through the music system) ?
4) Would you prefer there to be no environmental music ?
5) When music is played I prefer it...?
6) Apart from music I would welcome a story, drama or poetry performed over the sound system ?
7) If the answer to question 1 was 'never' or 'rarely', Do you feel your visit to public buildings would be enhanced through the conscious use of sound or music ?
8) Would you mind stating your age, please.
Stan Hansel would like to thank you very much
for helping him in this way.