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Dear Friends near and far,
It has been a summer filled with wonderful musical collaborations and more to come, as you can see below!
Of special note, on Sat. Sept. 28 we are celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Global Village Project, where I have been using Singing and Songwriting to help our wonderful teenage refugee girls get on the fast track to learning English. The concert also marks the release of IMAGINE A CIRCLE: THE GLOBAL VILLAGE SONGBOOK, which contains 55 songs written by, with and for our GVP students over the last 15 years. The book includes song lyrics, music notation, stories about the songs, teaching tips, and striking student art work.
I truly hope you can join us for this momentous occasion and/or purchase a Songbook for yourself or someone you know who works with English Language Learners.
May our paths cross somewhere sometime somehow soon. Scroll on down....
Peace with harmony, Elise
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AUG / SEPT Singing Classes in Atlanta & Virtual
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THURSDAYS @ Woodlands Garden
AN IMPROMPTU GLORIOUS CHORUS™ Community singing class
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6:45 optional Qigong warm up
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Aug. 8
Aug. 22
Aug. 29
Sept. 5-26 - 4 week class
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MONDAYS on ZOOM
SINGING
for FUN
for EVERYONE
AUG. 5 - 26 * 4 week class
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
SEPT. 9 - 30 * 4 week class
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.
Lyrics, music notation, and sound recordings sent for each class.
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Sat. Sept. 28 ~ 5:00 p.m.
A CONCERT celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the Global Village Project
@ Oakhurst Center for Community, 222 East Lake Dr., Decatur GA 30030
~ and celebrating ~
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Teaching English through Singing & Songwriting w/Multilingual Learners
55 songs written by, for, and with
the students of GVP!
Designed by artist Jessica Lily, the book includes song lyrics, music notation, stories
about the songs, teaching tips, and striking student artwork!
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Available as PRINT BOOK
and/or DIGITAL DOWNLOAD
w/all the SOUND RECORDINGS
Purchase the book: HERE
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"Singing the Inspiration of Ossabaw was a complete reset for mind, body and soul. The island, the music, the group, the food, the expertise of our on-island guide, and the skill of Gayanne and Elise to bring us together all combined to make a beautiful and unforgettable weekend."
~ Retreat participant
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Give the gift of Music!
(to loved ones and yourself!)
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Click HERE to peruse the Music!
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Twenty-two of my songs have been arranged for SATB, SSAA, and TTBB choral groups by Michael Holmes. Check out the music and some beautiful performances by choirs, choruses, and small ensembles! More info click here.
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Our Global Village Project Form 1, all Newcomer students, performed at Briarlake School for International Day. This is our version of Tommy Goldsmith's wonderful song about sharing food "Big Pot in the Little One."
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One of our favorite ways to illustrate our songs is with a Cranky, an art film on paper. We wrote this song about Malala Yousafzai, during our study of Women's Wisdom. This was a community project, both in composing the song and illustrating the Cranky.
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Sometimes a concept that is hard for students to grasp becomes easy when we write a song about it. We have written songs about Punctuation, the Oceans, the Secrets of Math, and the 5 Freedoms in the UN Rights of the Child. This one is about LONG & SHORT VOWELS.
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On November 23, 2019, over 50 musicians and more than 300 audience members gathered at the Chosewood Arts Complex in Atlanta to celebrate the release of All Singing: The Elise Witt Songbook.
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Elise's Upcoming Schedule
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(all times are Eastern US)
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2024
Aug. 5-26 ~ Zoom
Aug. 8 ~ Decatur GA
Aug. 13 - 21 ~ Arden NC
Aug. 22 ~ Decatur GA
Aug. 29 ~ Decatur GA
Sept. 5-26 ~ Decatur GA
Sept. 9 ~ Radio
Sept. 9 - 20 ~ Zoom
Sept. 28 ~ Decatur GA
Oct. 19 ~ Atlanta GA
Oct. 25 ~ Brattleboro VT
Oct. 26 ~ Pomfret CT
2025
Jan. 15 - Feb. 10 ~ Brazil
Mar. 21-24 ~ Ossabaw Island GA
Dec. 4-7 ~ Brasstown NC
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