March 2018
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
Find out more »Matanzas, Havana CUBAMusical Journey with las Hermanas Cubanas
Musical journey with Mick Kinney y las Hermanas Cubanas: Lisset & Judith Rodés
Find out more »January 2019
Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Jan. 7-28, 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, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Jan. 7-28, 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…
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Durham NCAn Impromptu Glorious Chorus™Vocal Workshop/Community Sing
SAT. MAR. 30, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. @ the home of Julie Pursell 2310 Prince St., Durham NC 27707 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…
Find out more »Atlanta, GASinging for Fun for Everyone4 Week Series
Feb. 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…
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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…
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