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Rhiannon’s Circle Singing: 3 Saturday Classes in June
June 6, 2015
3 Saturdays in June: 6, 13, & 20
10am-Noon $45 for all three classes
Below is a description of what to expect; a refresher of what Rhiannon offers in her classes. We have had such an amazing ride together! Let's continue the exploration of our vocal potential. You do not have to have previous experience with Rhiannon to join this session.
This bold experiment in music making is a participatory ritual, allowing a sharing of culture through the medium of music, the voice in all its forms and colors. Singers gather in a circle with a conductor in the center. Four improvised patterned parts are given to the Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass sections. These patterns are changed and shifted by the conductor so that the singing continues for long stretches, creating a rich, deep and joyful experience. This form calls forth a wonderfully primal connectedness among the singers, strengthening relationships and developing leadership. Singers are invited to solo over this hearty vocal orchestra which requires both courage and musical focus. Working this way stretches both individual and ensemble capability, a synergistic approach to music making. Because we sing in an invented language in this form, it is accessible across borders and cultures, making it possible to create this musical magic anywhere on the planet. Improvisation is a beautiful musical force and a wonderful life- changing tool because it teaches us to stay awake and be present in every moment to our options, gifts and challenges.
Rhiannon will deepen your improvisational vocabulary and strengthen your musical practice using Circle Singing, polyrhythms, harmony, physical movement, solo work, small ensemble exercises and group collaboration from her book Vocal River: The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation. Rhiannon will guide you in the vibrant creation of improvised music in a circle of other committed singers so that our work can go deep and strong, teaching us to stay awake and present in every moment.
Beautiful musical and life lessons learned.
Another opportunity to work with Rhiannon in the intimate company of other creative singers at the Shala!! Singers should have good pitch and be confident working in a group with other singers.
Feel free to email me with any questions or to register for the 3 classes! hiloshala@gmail.com
Much love,
Colee