From the work of Bobby McFerrin and his vocal orchestra – Voicestra http://www.bobbymcferrin.com
and Rhiannon http://www.RhiannonMusic.com

Circle Song

One person gives out repeating parts to the groups.

Find parts by first singing what’s inside, then refining to find a motor part. Harmony is good. Look for spaces in the motor part to interlock new parts.

Find parts by first solo-ing over what is already created.
Play with rhythm – try putting 3 over 4 or try something in an odd rhythm like 5/4, 7/8, 9/8
Play with tonality – use some unusual harmonies, try notes that may not be the “first choices”
Play with language – try using some sounds you don’t always use; experiment with different consonants; imagine you’re speaking a language you don’t know but have a sound in your ear eg. french, russian, italian, etc.

The person giving out the parts can then solo over the foundation they have created.

Solo-ist can then step out and let another person solo and/or create new parts…

by Becky Reardon www.BeckyReardonMusic.com

Recorded on the album NATURAL RHYTHMS by Terry Garthwaite & Becky Reardon

SPRING FEVER

The fever of spring is stirring up the yard today

Blooms are sending out perfumes

Passion has swept away

Every little sparrow

African American Spiritual

Arranged by Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell www.YMBarnwell.com

SING TO THE POWER OF THE LORD COME DOWN

Sing to the power of the Lord come down

Lift up your voice

Don’t be afraid

Sing to the power of the Lord come down

QUODLIBET with:

Amazing Grace ~ Leaning on the Everlasting Arms ~ Farther Along

by Joanne Hammil www.JoanneHammil.com

from Vol. 1 Rounds and Partner Songs – CD & Songbook

A QUESTION OF TEMPO

When I’m under pressure I get speedy and tense up

And then ironically I don’t get as much done as I could

If I would slow down

Breathe deep, stay centered and calm

I try but I can’t

I’m thinking of adding a relaxation class into my schedule

So I can be more steady even though I’m adding more

by Kate Munger www.ThresholdChoirs.org

ELEPHANT SONG

1) Great, slow, strong, graceful, Listen

2) Walking, working, dancing, playing

Walking, working, dancing, swaying

Walking, working, dancing, praying, Listen

3) Between two worlds, hearing the Earth

Protected by the Mother

The Asian Elephant Project – Jamie Sieber

History and Vision  / Tours to Thailand

https://www.jamisieber.com/workshops/

by Franz Joseph Haydn

THOUGH MY SOUL

Though my soul may set in darkness

It will rise in perfect light

I have loved the starts too fondly

To be fearful of the night.