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