December 2017
Atlanta, GAATL Public Sings
Free and Totally Improvised @ Sevananda Natural Foods Coop. Improvisational singing with ATL Public Sings! Make a big circle and find sound together with song leaders Elise Witt, Jessica Lily, Gayanne Guerin and Sara Moylan. No experience needed, only a love for making beautiful music together!
Thanks to our partners this month: Carolyn Renée of W.H.O.A. and Sevananda!
Find out more »Decatur, GAGVP Authors’ Tea
Authors' Tea "Life Works Wax Museum" @ The Global Village Project
Find out more »Atlanta, GAWaltz Play Holiday Concert & Dance Party
Waltz Play Holiday Concert & Dance Party w/Elise Witt, Mick Kinney, Marla Feeney & Ken Gregory
Find out more »January 2018
Atlanta, GAATL Free Public Totally Improvised Sing
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/466354073716296/
Find out more »Decatur, GAGlobal Village Chorus at Shabbat Shirah
"More than any other nation on Earth, America has constantly drawn strength and spirit from wave after wave of immigrants. In each generation, they have proved to be the most restless, the most adventurous, the most innovative, the most industrious of people. Bearing different memories, honoring different heritages, they have strengthened our economy, enriched our culture, renewed our promise of freedom and opportunity for all…. " -- President Bill Clinton Our country has been built upon wave after wave of…
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Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone6 Week Series
Jan 29 - March 5th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 6-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath and…
Find out more »February 2018
Decatur, GAGlobal Village Chorus Author’s Tea
The program starts at 2:00 p.m.with performances by GVP students. After the performance, light refreshments are served. Please come mingle with the GVP community. GVP is located inside the Decatur Presbyterian Church at 205 Sycamore Street, Decatur, Georgia. The performances take place in the chapel. Please enter on the Church Street side of the building.
Find out more »March 2018
Raleigh, NCA Musical Trip Around the World
Friday, March 9th @ 1:30 - 5:00pm Private Event at Smith Elementary School Sing and Sign in many languages! Through multi-lingual singing, students will gain a perception of the rich differences that exist between cultures, while also sensing the universal nature of music that binds the world together as one family. Students may learn a bi-lingual Puerto Rican song celebrating the human family, a Kiswahili counting song, an animal song in French, a clock song in Danish, a mystery song…
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone6 Week Series
Mar 12 - Apr 16th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 6-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath…
Find out more »Inaugural Cabbagetown Concert namingthe Joyce Brookshire Memorial Amphitheater
Thursday, Mar 15th 2018 @ 7pm Featuring performances by the Chumblers and Slim Chance & the Convicts At 7PM City Council member Natalyn Archibong will be officially declaring the name change in the amphitheater to honor Joyce Brookshire, and Elise Witt and others will be singing "Cabbagetown Ballad" to christen the stage in Joyce's memory. *Rain date March 22nd No cover charge.
Find out more »April 2018
Raleigh, NCNatural Rhythms Workshop
Saturday, April 7th Elise Witt, Terry Garthwaite and Becky Reardon 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ Vocal Workshop / Community Sing Space is limited Admission $85-25 sliding scale To register: marietta@wrpc.org 5:30 p.m. Middle Eastern Dinner $7/plate ($5 kids) Proceeds support local refugee families Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and you’ll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether it’s a…
Find out more »Cary, NCBecky, Terry, Elise guest with Abraham Jam
8:00 p.m. Becky, Terry, Elise guest with Abraham Jam (Billy Jonas, David Lamotte, Dawud Wharnsby) Abraham Jam–composed of Billy Jonas, David LaMotte, and Dawud Wharnsby–features three “brothers” from the three Abrahamic faiths. Jonas, LaMotte and Wharnsby have performed extensively over the last few decades in their individual careers. They came together and recently announced a special one-night concert that will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at The Cary Arts Center.
Find out more »Raleigh, NCNatural Rhythms Concert
Sunday, April 8th Elise Witt, Terry Garthwaite and Becky Reardon 4:00 p.m. Natural Rhythms in Concert! More info: (919) 828-5468 www.EliseWitt.com www.WRPC.org Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and you’ll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether it’s a polyrhythmic improvisation on the physics of sound, a playful musing on the simple life of an amoeba, an anthem to the wild…
Find out more »Atlanta, GASpace is the Place @ Drew Charter School
Space is the Place - multi-media, multi-disciplinary celebration @ Drew Charter School
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone5 Week Series
Apr 23 - May 15th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 6-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath and…
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May 2018
Brooklyn NYHouse Concert
READY TO RISE: An Evening of Original Music with Elise Witt & Jascha Hoffman Fri May 18 7pm doors, 8pm music 511 4th St. (downstairs), Park Slope, Brooklyn NY Admission by Donation at the Door Atlanta’s Elise Witt and Brooklyn’s Jascha Hoffman meet in the music for an unusual collaborative house concert. Elise brings her multi-lingual songs of bees, bones, amoebas, gardens & justice to interlace with Jascha’s eccentric songs about shipwrecks, insomnia, euthanasia & alien abduction. Inspired by…
Find out more »New YorkCircle Singing: A Spontaneous Vocal Experience
Sun. May 20 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. St. Mark's Church in the Bowery 131 E 10th St, New York, New York 10003 Unleash the power of the human voice at this open musical event that combines singing, improvisation and connection through the practice of circle singing. Participants will gather in a circle to gently warm up body and breath. Through a series of musical games, we will begin to join our voices together in mutual support and harmony. Drawing on…
Find out more »June 2018
Atlanta, GAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ vocal workshop / community sing @ Candler Park Yoga Studio Elise leads sessions of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs from the African…
Find out more »July 2018
Kennesaw, GAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
2:00 p.m. An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ vocal workshop / community sing @ New Day Yoga Studio Elise leads sessions of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs from the African American tradition,…
Find out more »Florence, MAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ vocal workshop / community sing @ Florence Civic Center Elise leads sessions of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs from the African American tradition, quirky rounds, food…
Find out more »Somerville, MAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ vocal workshop / community sing @ Third Life Studio Elise leads sessions of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs from the African American tradition, quirky rounds, food…
Find out more »Mad River Valley, VTAll the Way In singers summit w/ Rhiannon
All the Way In singers summit w/Rhiannon @ Knoll Farm
Find out more »August 2018
Atlanta, GAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Singing in spiral to hear the harmonies! 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ vocal workshop / community sing @ Candler Park Yoga Studio Elise leads sessions of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs…
Find out more »September 2018
Clarkston, GAGlobal Village Chorus Sings
12pm Fine Arts Auditorium at Georgia Perimeter College, GSU
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone5 Week Series
Sep 10th - Oct 8th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 5-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath and…
Find out more »Decatur GAGVP Authors’ Tea
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. @ Global Village Project www.GlobalVillageProject.org Students will share songs, graphs, and information about Who We Are: the Welcome Unit.
Find out more »Atlanta, GAConcert w/Joyce & Jacque
8:00 p.m. @ First Existentialist Congregation of Atlanta
Find out more »October 2018
Pine Lake, GAPine Lakefest
Enjoy PineLakeFest 2018. Elise plays a set by the lake at 1:00 on Saturday. Lots more great music, plus food, crafts, Floatzilla, Flash Mob, and lots more all weekend!
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Oct 15th - Nov 5th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 4-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath and…
Find out more »Atlanta, GARhiannon in Atlanta
Rhiannon in Atlanta! FRI. OCT. 26 ~ STEP INTO THE CIRCLE WORKSHOP SAT. OCT. 27 ~ CONCERT with KEVIN BALES (piano) SAT-SUN OCT. 27-28 ~ VOCAL RIVER: WEEKEND WORKSHOP Register: https://rhiannonmusic.com/atlanta STEP INTO THE CIRCLE $75 FRIDAY, OCT. 26, 2018 | 6:30-9:30 PM For singers new to improvisation and Rhiannon's work. No audition required. This workshop is open to all singers who have solid musical skills, good pitch and rhythm, and want to expand their vocal and improvisational experience. Rhiannon brings new…
Find out more »November 2018
Pt. Richmond, CANatural Rhythms
NATURAL RHYTHMS:Elise Witt, Becky Reardon, Terry Garthwaite Concert w/Terry Garthwaite & Becky Reardon, Elise Witt 8pm @ historic First United Methodist Church Elise Witt, Terry Garthwaite and Becky Reardon Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and you’ll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether it’s a polyrhythmic improvisation on the physics of sound, a playful musing on the simple life of an amoeba,…
Find out more »Sebastopol, CAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Vocal Workshop /Community Sing w/Elise Witt 12pm - 3pm @ private residence in Sebastopol Low Pressure, High Pleasure Elise leads a session of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs from the African…
Find out more »Santa Rosa, CANatural Rhythms
Private Concert w/Terry Garthwaite & Becky Reardon, Elise Witt 7pm @ Oakmont Rainbow Women's Retirement Village This is a private concert, but a few guest tickets are available.Reserve them by emailing breardon@taosnet.com Directions will be sent with reservation confirmation. Elise Witt, Terry Garthwaite and Becky Reardon Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and you’ll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether it’s a…
Find out more »San Francisco, CANatural Rhythms
Becky Reardon, Terry Garthwaite, & Elise Witt In Concert 4pm @ Bethany United Methodist Church Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3622905 Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and you’ll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether it’s a polyrhythmic improvisation on the physics of sound, a playful musing on the simple life of an amoeba, an anthem to the wild rivers, or a musical ride on the…
Find out more »Atlanta GAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Nov 19th, 2018 Vocal Workshop /Community Sing w/Elise Witt 7:30 - 9:30pm @ Candler Park Yoga Studio Low Pressure, High Pleasure Elise leads a session of glorious group singing, teaching in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony! Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise may introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are lots of songs in English, including songs…
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Nov 26th - Dec 17th, 2018 Monday Nights @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 4-Week Series on Monday Evenings Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice Singing for Fun 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 body and voice integration, calling in elements of Tai Chi, Yoga, and Alexander Technique, as well as dance, theater, and vocal improvisation to focus on breath and…
Find out more »December 2018
Decatur GAGVP Authors’ Tea
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. @ Global Village Project www.GlobalVillageProject.org Students will share songs, stories, and drama about Habitats
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