March 2019
Decatur, GAAuthors’ Tea@ Global Village Project
Students from the Global Village Project, a special purpose middle school for teenage refugee girls, present a program featuring songs, poems, drama, and more about the cross curricular unit of study about RIGHTS. The performance is followed by a delicious tea with an opportunity to interact with the students and find out more about their work. www.GlobalVillageProject.org
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Mar. 4-25, 2019 Monday Evenings @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 4-Week Series 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 ease of movement. Singers learn songs…
Find out more »Atlanta, GAInternational TESOL Conference
International TESOL Conference Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages @ Georgia World Congress Center https://10times.com/tesol-international
Find out more »Tijuana MEXICOVocal Workshopw/Mujeres en Ritual
Vocal Improvisation & Composition Workshop with Dance company Mujeres en Ritual (Director Dora Arreola) & talking dancer Celeste Miller for the Performance Women at the Edge of Water / Mujeres al Filo de Agua
Find out more »Decatur, GAGlobal Village Chorus in Concert@ Decatur Library
The Global Village Chorus serves as the musical ambassador for the Global Village Project, a special purpose middle school for teenage refugee girls. At this concert, the students will present a fun mix of music, including songs from their cultures, original GVP songs, and music from the international peace and justice repertoire. Free Admission! Come early to make sure you get a seat! www.GlobalVillageProject.org
Find out more »Raleigh NCA Concert of Global, Local & Homemade Songs™@ Martin’s
I love house concerts. No technical complications. Opportunities to improvise and experiment. Intimate connection between artist and audience. Join me for a concert at the house where my parents used to live in Raleigh! There will be some wonderful Special Guests including (but not limited to) ~ Tommy Goldsmith Margaret Martin Wayne Martin and... Space is very limited. Buy Tickets Online Now Admission by donation: $15-85 sliding scale (please be affordable & generous!)
Find out more »Durham NCAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™@ Julie’s
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 songs, Bobby McFerrin style Circle Songs, Elise originals, and lots more. All…
Find out more »April 2019
Willow Springs NCCantamos con Ritmo
Wed. April 3 9:10 a.m. @ Willow Springs Elementary A bi-lingual artsploration / celebration exploring the Spanish Language and the Contagious Rhythms of Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean! with Beverly Botsford & Elise Witt Join international vocalist Elise Witt & cross-cultural percussionist Beverly Botsford in an inspired collaboration that honors traditions in a contemporary spirit, Elise & Beverly are the guides on a journey using the two oldest forms of musical expression. Students join in polyrhythms and vocal harmonies on…
Find out more »Jasper GAConcert of Global, Local & Homemade Songs™
Mon. April 8 7:00 p.m. Casual Classic Concert Series featuring Elise Witt & the Mezzanine Band Legend has it Elise sang before she talked, and she’s been singing every since. Elise has created a life combining her two passions: language and music. From her farm-ette in Pine Lake GA, she travels far and wide, instigating Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ adventures for singers and people who think they aren’t singers, but secretly know that’s a lie. “She could get a colony of…
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone6 Week Series
April 15 - May 20, 2019 Monday Evenings @ 7:30 - 8:45 pm 6-Week Series 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 ease of movement.…
Find out more »Atlanta, GATribute to Education@ The Temple
The largest fund raiser of the year for the Global Village Project, Tribute to Education will feature a catered dinner, songs by the Global Village Chorus, and speakers including GVP alums. The Global Village Chorus serves as the musical ambassador for the Global Village Project. GVP is a special purpose middle school for teenage refugee girls from Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Congo, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Iraq, Nepal, Somalia, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, and Central African Republic. At the Tribute to Education, the Global…
Find out more »May 2019
Stone Mountain, GAAuthors’ Tea & Graduation@ Global Village Project
Students from the Global Village Project, a special purpose middle school for teenage refugee girls, present a program featuring songs, poems, drama, and more about the cross curricular unit of study about WOMEN'S WISDOM. The celebration is followed by a community Pot Luck. www.GlobalVillageProject.org
Find out more »East Point GAPanel Discussion w/Alice Lovelace
Alice Lovelace hosts a discussion about the past and future generations of Atlanta artists. We want to keep Atlanta history of arts and culture alive, by acknowledging where we have been and where we are going within our arts community. This is the closing of the Art Exhibition "Catch Me In the A" featuring 30 local artists that represent all things Atlanta. This is the 3rd installation at the brand new ArtsXchange's Jack Sinclair Gallery. The group exhibition curated by…
Find out more »June 2019
Perugia ITALIARhiannon’s All the Way In
Private Event: Elise tells of her musical life, through song and story for the singers of All the Way In, Rhiannon's year-long immersion into vocal improvisation, sound healing, performance, and community engagement.
Find out more »Verbania (VB) ITALIAUno Spontaneo e Favoloso Coro™
Seminario vocale con Elise Witt Niente stress, molto piacere! Elise conduce un favoloso gruppo di cantanti, insegnando in modo così semplice che, prima che ve ne accorgiate, nella stanza si diffonderà una perfetta armonia! Durante il seminario potrete cantare una samba Brasiliana, un’armonia a quattro parti dello Zimbabwe, uno Spiritual, un Canone sul cibo, alcune “Circle Songs” nello stile di Bobby McFerrin, canzoni originali di Elise e molto di più! Ogni canzone verrà divisa in parti comprensibili al fine di…
Find out more »Cessole (Asti) ITALIAUno Spontaneo e Favoloso Coro™
Seminario vocale con Elise Witt Niente stress, molto piacere! Elise conduce un favoloso gruppo di cantanti, insegnando in modo così semplice che, prima che ve ne accorgiate, nella stanza si diffonderà una perfetta armonia! Durante il seminario potrete cantare una samba Brasiliana, un’armonia a quattro parti dello Zimbabwe, uno Spiritual, un Canone sul cibo, alcune “Circle Songs” nello stile di Bobby McFerrin, canzoni originali di Elise e molto di più! Ogni canzone verrà divisa in parti comprensibili al fine di…
Find out more »Brasstown, NCAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™/ Harmony Singing for All
An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™ / Harmony Singing for All A week-long singing workshop in the beautiful NC mountains @John C. Campbell Folk School 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…
Find out more »July 2019
Decatur GAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Low Pressure ~ High Pleasure! 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 songs, Bobby McFerrin style Circle Songs, Elise originals,…
Find out more »August 2019
Swannanoa, NCGet Off the Grid Festival
NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt w/special guest Rachel Schlafer Parton SATURDAY AUG. 10, 2019 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Singing Circle Workshop 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Main Stage Concert The festival also features a plethora of wonderful music, dance, and environmental workshops. Stay tuned to the GOTG website https://getoffthegridfest.wordpress.com/ And facebook page https://www.facebook.com/getoffthegridfest/
Find out more »Atlanta GAElise & Mick in Concert
Elise Witt & Mick Kinney in Concert @ Lenbrook Retirement Center 3747 Peachtree Rd, Atlanta GA 30319 w/special guest Dub Hudson
Find out more »September 2019
Cambridge MASinging Circle Workshop
Singing Circle Workshop w/NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ Art and Soul Yoga 91 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA $25-85 sliding scale (please be affordable & generous!) Click to Register Online Singing together will take us deeply into the experience of being held and lifted by the sound of our voices making music together. We will be singing songs of celebration, ceremony and community, songs celebrating the earth and our own spirit and creativity, songs…
Find out more »Cambridge MANatural Rhythms in Concert
In Concert NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ Art and Soul Yoga 91 Hampshire St, Cambridge, MA 02141, USA Click to Register Online Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and youll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether its a plaintive cry for families at the border, a polyrhythmic improvisation on the physics of sound, an anthem to the…
Find out more »Goshen MASinging Circle Workshop
Singing Circle Workshop w/NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ IMA Institute for the Musical Arts 165 Cape St (Hwy 112), Goshen MA 01032 $25-85 sliding scale (please be affordable & generous!) Tickets here! Singing together will take us deeply into the experience of being held and lifted by the sound of our voices making music together. We will be singing songs of celebration, ceremony and community, songs celebrating the earth and our own spirit and creativity,…
Find out more »Goshen MANatural Rhythms in Concert
Tickets here! Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and youll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether its a plaintive cry for families at the border, a polyrhythmic improvisation on the physics of sound, an anthem to the preservation of wild rivers and oceans, or a musical ride on the love train, Terry, Becky & Elise cook from the minute they hit the…
Find out more »Brattleboro VTSinging Circle Workshop
Singing Circle Workshop w/NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ The Stone Church 210 Main Street, Brattleboro VT 05301 Tickets here! $25-85 sliding scale (please be affordable & generous!) Singing together will take us deeply into the experience of being held and lifted by the sound of our voices making music together. We will be singing songs of celebration, ceremony and community, songs celebrating the earth and our own spirit and creativity, songs of healing and passage,…
Find out more »Brattleboro VTNatural Rhythms in Concert
SAT. SEPT. 15 4:00 p.m. In Concert NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ The Stone Church 210 Main Street, Brattleboro VT 05301 Tickets here! Hosted by Regiina Humpdalout w/special guest Molly Steinmark Imagine Janis Joplin, Joan Baez, Annie Ross and Edith Piaf taking a turn from Barbara Kingsolver and Dr. Seuss and youll have some idea of these mad and moving musical adventures! Whether its a plaintive cry for families at the border, a polyrhythmic improvisation…
Find out more »Atlanta GASinging for Fun classes
5 weeks SEPT. 16 - OCT. 14 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ Be Kula: Space for Wellness downstairs in the Neighborhood Church 1561 McLendon Ave., Atlanta 30307 $75 Early registration pay by Sept. 9 $90 after Sept. 9 Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
Find out more »October 2019
Atlanta GASINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
5 Mondays Oct. 28 - Nov. 25 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ BeKula Wellness Center in the Neighborhood Church 1561 McLendon Ave., Atlanta 30307 $75 Early registration deadline Oct. 21 $90 After Oct. 21 Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
Find out more »November 2019
Point Reyes CANatural Rhythms in Concert
Black Mountain Productions presents In Concert NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church 11445 Shoreline Highway, Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Tickets: $25-35 sliding scale (please be affordable and generous) Space is limited, please reserve! Reservations:
Find out more »Pt. Richmond CAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Low Pressure ~ High Pleasure! 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 songs, Bobby McFerrin style Circle Songs, Elise originals,…
Find out more »Pt. Richmond CANatural Rhythms in Concert
In Concert NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ First United Methodist Church 201 Martina St, Richmond, CA 94801 Reserve: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4327963
Find out more »Sebastopol CAAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™
Low Pressure ~ High Pleasure! 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 songs, Bobby McFerrin style Circle Songs, Elise originals,…
Find out more »Sebastopol CANatural Rhythms in Concert
In Concert NATURAL RHYTHMS: Terry Garthwaite, Becky Reardon, & Elise Witt @ Studio E Schaeffer Lane, Sebastopol, CA 95472 Tickets: $25 at the door Space is limited, please reserve! Reservations:
Find out more »Atlanta GAALL SINGING: The Elise Witt Songbook Release Concert
A Benefit for the Global Village Project* ~ Sat. Nov. 23 ~ 6pm VIP Book Signing 7PM Concert @ Chosewood Arts Complex 420 McDonough Blvd., Atlanta GA 30315 All Singing: The Elise Witt Songbook Pre-Orders available now... https://elisewitt.com/web/product-category/songbook/ Reserve Tickets with GVP Elise's songs sung by: Caroline Aiken * CubanaSong * David Marcus * Britt Dean * DeDe Vogt * Deidre McCalla * Diane Durret & Melissa Junebug * Eugene Wolf * Gayanne Geurin * Jessica Lily * John…
Find out more »December 2019
Atlanta GASINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
3 Mondays Dec. 2-16 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ BeKula Wellness Center in the Neighborhood Church 1561 McLendon Ave., Atlanta 30307 $45 Early registration by Nov. 25 $60 Registration after Nov. 25 Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
Find out more »Pine Lake GAElise & Mick in Concert
The Pine Lake Lounge presents Elise Witt & Mick Kinney in Concert @ the Beach House, Pine Lake GA 30072
Find out more »Decatur GAElise & Mezzanine Band
Sun. Dec. 15 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. @ Clairmont Presbyterian Church 1994 Clairmont Rd, Decatur GA 30033 Admission: $8 at the door, and bring a delicious dish for the holiday pot luck Dance to the Music of Elise Witt & the Mezzanine Band! Elise Witt (vocals, guitar, snare) with Ken Gregory (guitar, bass, trumet, trombone) Don Erdman (sax, clarinet, flute) ~ Waltz, Swing, Latin, Cajun, Zydeco, International ~ Put on your dancing shoes and come ready to swing out! Or... sit…
Find out more »January 2020
Atlanta GASINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
4 Mondays Jan. 6-27 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ BeKula Wellness Center in the Neighborhood Church 1561 McLendon Ave. Atlanta 30307 (across from Candler Park) Early registration: $60 paid by Dec. 30 $75 after Dec. 30 Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
Find out more »February 2020
Atlanta GASINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
4 Mondays Feb. 3-24 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ BeKula Wellness Center in the Neighborhood Church 1561 McLendon Ave. Atlanta 30307 (across from Candler Park) Early registration: $60 paid by Jan. 27 $75 after Jan. 27 Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
Find out more »Decatur GAResidency Winona Park Elementary
Residency with Kindergarten Music & Spanish classes and Friday All-School & Family Singing Circle @ Winona Park Elementary
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Marietta GAGlobal Mandala
I am so honored to be invited to help celebrate the Global Mandala, created by Sonia Osio and people all over the world! Sonia Osio, Lisset Rodés and I will be singing at the morning service 11:15 a.m. at Unity North Atlanta, and again at 5:00 p.m. for the closing ceremony. I brought some of the first circles for the Global Mandala from Bosnia in 2016 and Sonia visited the Global Village Project in 2017 to create circles with my…
Find out more »Hakalua HIRhiannon’s All the Way In Summit
A celebratory gathering for students of Rhiannon's All the Way In program 2009-2019.
Find out more »March 2020
Atlanta GAAtlanta Young Singers Concert
Culminating Concert for Residency with Atlanta Young Singers Clarkston High School & the Global Village Chorus Concerts at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. @ The Church at Ponce & Highland, 1086 Ponce de Leon Ave., Atlanta GA 30306
Find out more »OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
5 Mondays Mar. 23-Apr. 20 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ Online via Zoom register for the link $75 Early Registration deadline Mar. 16 * Next Session will be Online, Tip Jar Painting by Maricela Ruiz Click to Register Online
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April 2020
OnlineStay Home & Sing
Virtual Singing Circle w/ Elise Witt, Elizabeth Melvin, Lea Gilmore, Beth Lyons and... TUES. APRIL 7 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Find out more »OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
4 Mondays Apr. 27-May. 18 Monday evenings 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. @ Online via Zoom link will be emailed upon registration Sliding Scale: $60-40 (Please be affordable & generous) paypal.me/EliseWitt Click HERE to pay Click to Register Online Painting by Maricela Ruiz
Find out more »May 2020
Decatur GAGlobal Village Project Graduation
Global Village Project Class of 2020 Graduation
Find out more »Facebook Live OnlineElise Witt & Mick Kinney: Benefit Concert for GVP
SUN. MAY 17 @ 7:00 p.m. Elise Witt & Mick Kinney w/special surprise guests in a special Facebook Live Concert to benefit the Global Village Project Join the concert here https://www.facebook.com/events/706242893477135/ If you are not on Facebook, you can also join via the Global Village Project website: https://globalvillageproject.org/engage/events/
Find out more »OnlineNatural Rhythms: Workshop/Concert
Becky Reardon ~ Terry Garthwaite ~ Elise Witt are excited to be offering an online Singing Workshop/Concert from our homes to yours SUNDAY, MAY 31 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST (US) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PDT (US) noon - 1:30 pm MDT (US) We're missing the in-person workshop presence and look forward to seeing your singing faces online! So here's another opportunity to sing, improvise, and listen from the comfort of your own home! Space will be limited to 30…
Find out more »June 2020
OnlineNatural Rhythms: Workshop/Concert
Natural Rhythms Becky Reardon ~ Terry Garthwaite ~ Elise Witt are excited to be offering an online singing workshop/concert from our homes to yours. The May 31 event filled up quickly, so we’ve decided to add another one: online Singing Workshop/Concert from our homes to yours Sunday, June 14 4:00 - 5:30 pm Eastern 3:00 - 4:30 pm Central 2:00 - 3:30 pm Mountain 1:00 - 3:30 pm Pacific We're missing the in-person workshop presence and look forward to seeing your…
Find out more »July 2020
OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
4 Monday evenings @ 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. July 6 - 27 ~ online zoom class ~ ~ limited class size ~ Sliding scale fee: $60-45 paid by July 1, 2020 $75-60 paid after July 1, 2020 Limited scholarships and barters available: Contact sing@EliseWitt.com Pay Online Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sduisrz0rHNQeGtqTT1k9LdNox42CjwbJ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the class.
Find out more »August 2020
OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
Online Singing for Fun for Everyone with Elise Week is a 5 week series class that happens Monday nights. Limited class size.
Find out more »September 2020
OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
Online Singing for Fun for Everyone with Elise Week is a 5 week series class that happens Monday nights. Limited class size.
Find out more »October 2020
OnlineSINGING for FUN for EVERYONE
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 ease of movement.
Find out more »November 2020
Théatre du Reve SALON
SUN. NOV. 8 @ 3:00 Eastern US Mick Kinney & I are singing and playing LIVE (online) in Théatre du Reve's Salon Celebrating the culture of Acadia - Canada to Louisiana! No matter what happens in our political lives, we will always need music, poetry, stories, and theatre to help us make sense of our world. If you’ve never been to a TdR Virtual Salon, you’re in for a treat! TdR sends out a signature cocktail/mocktail recipe for each Salon,…
Find out more »“Daily Antidote of Song” for Smithsonian Folkways, Library of Congress Folklife Center
On Fri. Nov. 20 at high noon (Eastern US) I'll be offering my "Daily Antidote of Song," chosen from the Archives of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center. Come sing with me, as I present "Jennie Jenkins" in her 21st Century persona! A partnership of Washington Revels and Carpe Diem Arts, the Daily Antidote of Song features song leaders from across the country and around the world. This week features songs from the Archives of the Library of Congress American…
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