Circle Singing Improv Workshop with Sarah m. Greer at Jazz Central Studios

This workshop is part of a series. Package and student pricing are available. Visit http://workshops.songtaneous.com to learn more.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants practice improvising in a vibrant and supportive group of singers. The Circle Singing Improv Workshop borrows from Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra and Sarah’s numerous vocal improv studies during the past decade.Gathered in a circle and using only our voices, we will invent songs, grooves and chants to sing together. Singing together, we will uncover melodic ideas, explore rhythm and groove and develop unique personal languages. Invaluable for all singers and musicians, Circle Singing is especially meaningful for teachers and group facilitators. Click here to learn more....

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This workshop is part of a series. Package and student pricing are available. Visit http://workshops.songtaneous.com to learn more.

In this 3-hour workshop, participants practice improvising in a vibrant and supportive group of singers. The Circle Singing Improv Workshop borrows from Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra and Sarah’s numerous vocal improv studies during the past decade.Gathered in a circle and using only our voices, we will invent songs, grooves and chants to sing together. Singing together, we will uncover melodic ideas, explore rhythm and groove and develop unique personal languages. Invaluable for all singers and musicians, Circle Singing is especially meaningful for teachers and group facilitators. Click here to learn more.
Circle Singing Improv Workshop
NEW DATE! Saturday, Nov 8th – 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Jazz Central Studios
407 Central Ave SE (across from the Aveda Institute)
Minneapolis
Visit http://workshops.songtaneous.com or call 608-338-6840 to register.
(Workshop registration is required. Last day to register is Friday, November 7th.)

Circle Singing strengthens the fundamentals of good musicianship and ensemble singing, including:

•deepening how we listen and interact with other players
•Improving harmonic, counterpoint and rhythm skills
•singing over changes
•soloing and scat singing
•expanding vocal colors
•building technique
•cultivates blend, balance, sensitivity and tuning
This workshop is part of a series. Package and student pricing are available. Visit http://workshops.songtaneous.com to learn more.
About Sarah M. Greer
Based in the Twin Cities, Sarah M. Greer has performed on local and international stages. Locally, she sings with Jay Young’s nine-piece bandThe Lyric Factory, a cappella ensemble the Give Get Sistet and jazz quartet BLU-7.
Sarah has a degree in vocal performance and has studied improvisation with singers from around the world. She learned circle singing from Rhiannon, a member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra.

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