Week 5
Vocal Week
Singing for Everyone
Elise Witt

“This is both a forum for individuals to learn more about their own voice, and a way to build community through group singing. The workshop includes a thorough warm up, breathing and relaxation techniques, exercises combining vocal and physical activities, and a cornucopia of songs from around the world. Songs might include a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe.  There are also lots of songs in English, including songs from the African American tradition, quirky rounds, food songs, and lots more! All of the songs are broken down into easily  learnable parts and become thrilling to sing in a group. Even people who think they "can't carry a tune in a bucket" in no time find themselves part of a glorious choir. Music reading is not a prerequisite.”-EW