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Vocal Exploration -- events & classes
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General Covid care: During the summer all my offerings will be outdoors, in the most resonant space available. Masks will be optional and not shamed; I will not be wearing one. I am fully vaxxed and boosted. I will cancel if I am symptomatic or have a positive test; I will test if I have a confirmed exposure during the 10 days preceding the event. I ask that everyone attending also care tenderly for the group's sense of well-being. Singing unmasked spreads; singing with well-fitted N-95 equivalent masks appears to normalize the risk level.
July 2 Soundings
outdoor vocal meditation time
outdoor vocal meditation time
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We are a go! Think wet grass & mosquitoes.... Where: The gazebo area at the Pinnacle in Ethan Allen Park, Burlington, VT When: Saturday, July 2nd, 8:00-9:00 a.m., if it's not storming. Cost: by donation Registration: None -- simply show up! Email notifications: If you'd like an email confirmation that it's happening at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of, or to be notified of future soundings, please send me an email at juneberrymusic@gmail.com. |
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What: A sounding is a way of measuring into the deep. I will provide gentle guidance to open space for your own exploration of sound, both your own and what develops in the space among us. This will be an ephemeral music making, shaped by the natural surroundings and what each of us brings. Sometimes I call it "acceptance-singing." Hesitant singers are welcome, but I will not be doing vocal coaching/training during these times, beyond holding a welcoming presence and invitation to listen deeply.
How: We are not likely to be a large gathering, so know that your voice will be heard by all and form an integral part of the group sound. As you walk, bike, or run into the park, let yourself begin to let go and loosen. Start to notice how your body feels, moving on the path, listen for the sound of your breath. As you arrive at the Pinnacle area, look and listen for us in the gazebo or surrounding area. Slip yourself into a space that is comfortable for you with as little disturbance to those around you as you can manage. You may wish to bring a pillow or a blanket for sitting on the stone benches or grass; you may be most at ease standing, or you may shift during the hour.
Listen and breathe.
Join the sound first through your ears, letting it flow into your body.
Let your body be fully present.
Let your breath join the group’s breathing, drawn up from the ground and released to the air.
Finally, when you feel bathed and released in the sound, open your throat and listen as your voice joins.
How: We are not likely to be a large gathering, so know that your voice will be heard by all and form an integral part of the group sound. As you walk, bike, or run into the park, let yourself begin to let go and loosen. Start to notice how your body feels, moving on the path, listen for the sound of your breath. As you arrive at the Pinnacle area, look and listen for us in the gazebo or surrounding area. Slip yourself into a space that is comfortable for you with as little disturbance to those around you as you can manage. You may wish to bring a pillow or a blanket for sitting on the stone benches or grass; you may be most at ease standing, or you may shift during the hour.
Listen and breathe.
Join the sound first through your ears, letting it flow into your body.
Let your body be fully present.
Let your breath join the group’s breathing, drawn up from the ground and released to the air.
Finally, when you feel bathed and released in the sound, open your throat and listen as your voice joins.
August 24th CAFUV Summer Sing
an original songcycle
an original songcycle
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Where: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. First Congregational Church, on the green. When: Wednesday, August 24th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: by donation Registration: None -- simply show up! Covid care: The building currently requires masking. Please check here before the session for current COVID protocols. What: Six songs from the oral community singing movement arranged and sequenced into an accompanied SATB choral work easily accessible to sightreaders. How: Brenda Chien will accompany, and I will direct first learning the piece, then singing through it for the full experience. More: visit the CAFUV website to learn more about the entire set of summer sings sponsored by the Choral Arts Foundation of the Upper Valley. |
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June 30th Play with Lea Morris
UVMC Community Sing
UVMC Community Sing
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Where: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. CCBA pavilion. (Behind the CCBA center, beside Eldridge Park.) When: Thursday, June 30th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cost: $15 Registration: https://uvmusic.org/event/community-sing-with-lea-morris-patricia-norton Covid care: Outdoors, masks welcome, no vaccine checks. We will not lead any activities that pressure you into close proximity. What: Learn more about Lea at thisislea.com and you already know about Patricia... we've been collecting songs for quite a while and are completely delighted to be able to make music together! How: Everything will be taught by ear, all voices are welcome. |
June 21st Make Music Vermont
community sing in Leddy Park
community sing in Leddy Park
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Where: Leddy Park: the tent between the Ice Arena and Leddy Beach. When: Tuesday, June 21st, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Cost: free Registration: None -- simply show up! Covid care: You'll be singing with me outdoors. Masks are optional; there is plenty of space to stand at your own distancing comfort levels. What: Pocket songs and spell songs -- musical resources of connection, awareness, and play -- sung by the people who are present. How: I'll teach the songs gently such that everyone is comfortable... all songs taught by ear, all voices, ages, and abilities welcome. More: Visit the Make Music VT page to find ways to be involved with music all day on this longest day of the year! |
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June 4th Pocket Songs in a Pavilion
at the UVMC Sing & Play Festival
at the UVMC Sing & Play Festival
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Where: Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. CCBA pavilion. (Behind the CCBA center, beside Eldridge Park.) When: Saturday, June 4th, 3-4 p.m. Cost: Free Registration: None -- simply show up! Covid care: Outdoors, masks welcome, no vaccine checks. I will not lead any activities that pressure you into close proximity. What: I've been gathering music and catching songs of my own -- songs for soothing, energizing, strengthening, digging ever deeper for resilience. I'm using these songs myself on a daily basis -- our voices are a fundamental, built-in way of supporting ourselves. Let's use them!!! How: I'll have my looper and mic to back us in singing a sweet mix of songs. Everything will be taught by ear, all voices are welcome. More: Sing & Play Festival (uvmusic.org) |
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