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You are here: Home / SONGS / workshop-classes / Nov. 19, 2018An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™

Nov. 19, 2018
An Impromptu Glorious Chorus™

November 20, 2018 By Elise Witt

20 Nov
with
Elise Witt
@ Candler Park Yoga Studio, Atlanta GA

Elise’s Workshop Notes and Materials

1) Circle Songs

Circle Song

Posted: July 26, 2016

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…

2) I Need A Waiter

I Need A Waiter

Posted: June 23, 2016

Composer unknown

I Need A Waiter

I need a waiter
With some water
I need a waiter with some water
for my daughter
I need a waiter with some water,
with some water for my daughter
So my daughter doesn’t die of thirst

i-need-a-waiter
3) All I Know Is Love

All I Know is Love

Posted: March 26, 2018

Words by Daniel Ladinsky from the introduction to Hafiz Poems

Music by Rebekka Goldsmith www.RebekkaGoldsmith.com

ALL I KNOW IS LOVE

All I know is love

And I find my heart infinite and everywhere

All I Know Is Love
4) Kab Sini

Kab Sini

Posted: July 26, 2016

Efik language from Nigeria and the border of Cameroon
This is how we do it – a Challenge Song – create your own harmonies, dances, games!
Arranged by Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke, African Music Arts
http://www.AfricanChorus.org 

KAB SINI

Kab sin ibaiba koro koro
O  ibaiba koro koro

https://elisewitt.com/web/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kab-Sini.mp3

KabSini

5) Chinese Proverb

Chinese Proverb

Posted: June 23, 2016

Set to music by Sharon Durant, England
Arranged by Dr. Ysaye Maria Barnwell
Sign Language Coach: Rachel Schlafer Parton

CHINESE PROVERB

When there is light in the soul,
there is beauty in the person

When there is beauty in the person,
there is harmony in the home

When there is harmony in the home,
there is honor in the nation

When there is honor in the nation,
there is peace in the world.

SIGNS
Light                  Soul

 

Beauty                  Person

 

Harmony         Home

 

Honor                   Nation

 

Peace                   World

Chinese-Proverb-chords CHINESE-PROVERB-3-Parts

 

 

 

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Your workshop was totally inspiring!
Joanna
New noise theatre, new orleans lA
Elise teaches great ways to access your deepest, most authentic, most beautiful voice.
Leila
Atlanta, Ga
Elise is a master at guiding voices and opening hearts.
Chorus Manager, WomanSong
Asheville, NC
You don't know how much I needed exactly what you gathered and offered - musically and spiritually.
Lynn
Decatur, GA
You help create positive, transformative experiences for people of all ages.
Outreach Director, LEAF Lake Eden Arts Festival
Black Mountain, nc

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