{"id":3323,"date":"2014-03-03T01:39:48","date_gmt":"2014-03-03T06:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.webdesign.jessica-lily.com\/elisewitt\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2024-11-25T23:14:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T04:14:55","slug":"community-singing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/community-singing\/","title":{"rendered":"Singing Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id3323_19b0a2-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3323_19b0a2-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3323_19b0a2-99 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn3323_83cd2d-20.kb-button{border-top-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:rgba(85, 85, 85, 0);border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn3323_83cd2d-20 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/elise-calendar\/category\/singing-workshop\/\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View the Singing Workshops Calendar<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Elise Witt has earned a reputation as a masterful educator,<\/strong>&nbsp;working with professionals and beginners alike. In her Community Singing Workshops, Elise takes singers on a journey to expand confidence and consciousness. Playing with melody, rhythm, language, harmony, vocal production, and soul connection, students discover, explore, and expand their vocal range and abilities in a supportive and joyous atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>In Atlanta,<\/strong>&nbsp;Elise leads one-time Community Sings for a myriad of venues and organizations, as well as teaching ongoing classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Around the U.S.,<\/strong>&nbsp;Elise takes her Impromptu Glorious Chorus\u2122 Community Singing Workshop to studios like San Francisco\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sawtoothbuilding.com\/\">Sawtooth<\/a>, Seattle\u2019s Space Needle, Boston\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/workshops-2\/www.thirdlifestudio.com\">Third Life<\/a>, and Asheville\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jubileecommunity.org\/\">Jubilee<\/a>, as well as conducting workshops for organizations like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/workshops-2\/www.AlternateROOTS.org\">Alternate ROOTS<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/workshops-2\/www.NCCAT.org\">North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carpediemarts.org\/daily-antidote-of-song\">Daily Antidote of Song<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/peoplesmusic.org\/\">People&#8217;s Music Network<\/a>, and a wide variety of choirs, choruses, and vocal ensembles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Internationally,<\/strong>&nbsp;Elise uses her fluency in multiple languages to lead community singing workshops in Italy, France, Switzerland, Latin America and Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>During the pandemic<\/strong>, Elise has added the convenience of singing workshops in online classes, which have made it possible for singers to join from around the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Community Singing Workshops with Elise Witt<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id3323_631157-92 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:0px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:0px solid #eeeeee;border-left:0px solid #eeeeee;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;background:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id3323_631157-92 > .kt-tabs-title-list li{margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id3323_631157-92 > .kt-tabs-title-list li:last-child{margin-right:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id3323_631157-92 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, .wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id3323_631157-92 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title 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kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-singingforfunforeveryone\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Singing for Fun for Everyone<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-animpromptugloriouschorus\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-animpromptugloriouschorus\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">An Impromptu Glorious Chorus\u2122<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-vocalimprovisation\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-3 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-vocalimprovisation\" data-tab=\"3\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-3 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Vocal Improvisation<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-harmonyaworldview\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-4 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-harmonyaworldview\" data-tab=\"4\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-4 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Harmony: A World View<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-schoolprograms\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-5 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-schoolprograms\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">School Programs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-resourcesforsingers\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-6 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-resourcesforsingers\" data-tab=\"6\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-6 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Resources for Singers<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab4022ae-63\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Singing for Fun for Everyone<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice with Community Singing.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elise Singing Workshop Circle ROOTS\" class=\"wp-image-26300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Auditorium-big-circle-raised-arms-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-655x437.jpg 655w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo by Fulani Jabri<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The singing workshop includes body and voice integration<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Singers learn songs that explore the vast expression of harmony from around the world.<\/strong>&nbsp;Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise might introduce a Brazilian samba, a Congolese storysong, an Italian round, or four-part harmonies from Zimbabwe. There are also lots of songs in English, including songs from the African American tradition, quirky rounds, food songs, Elise originals, and lots more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>All of the songs are broken down into easily learnable parts<\/strong>&nbsp;and become thrilling to sing in a group. Even people who think they \u201ccan\u2019t carry a tune in a bucket\u201d in no time find themselves part of an impromptu glorious chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Singers of all levels of experience are welcome.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Music reading is not a prerequisite.<\/h6>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab568031-eb\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side-655x437.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Inge-Carolyn-Conner-E-side.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">An Impromptu Glorious Chorus\u2122<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Low Pressure,&nbsp;High Pleasure Community Singing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Workshop-PHOTO-1-1.png\"><\/a>Discover, explore, and expand your natural voice, with fresh, physical ways into strengthening your confidence, clarity, and listening. Elise teaches in a style so easy that, before you know it, the room is in perfect harmony.<br>Drawing from her love of diverse melodies and rhythms, Elise introduces songs from global and local repertoires, as well as her original songs and in-the-moment improvised creations.<br>All pieces are broken down into easily learnable parts and become thrilling to sing in a group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Singers of all abilities, styles, and experience are welcome.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">No music reading required.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tab392d4d-d2\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vocal Improvisation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Expand your confidence and your consciousness in this singing workshop!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1024x760.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1024x760.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-300x223.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-768x570.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1536x1139.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-2048x1519.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-1320x979.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/E-LOVE-photo-by-Fulani-Jabri-655x486.jpeg 655w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Dive in!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Play with melody, rhythm, language, harmony, vocal production, and soul connection. Get the gritty, technical, sensual sense of how the voice can draw powerfully on vocal wisdom from many cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Explore the rainbow of colors inherent in our voices<\/strong>&nbsp;and join with other daring singers to create vocal landscapes, soulful harmonies, and impromptu sonic masterpieces. In her improvisation Singing Workshops, Elise uses games and exercises from her studies with master teachers&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhiannonmusic.com\/\">Rhiannon,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bobbymcferrin.com\/\">Bobbie McFerrin,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.musicforpeople.org\/\">David Darling,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.africanchorus.org\/\">Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke,<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ymbarnwell.com\/\">Dr. Ysaye Barnwell<\/a>, which expand with our own creativity. We also explore SONGS as inspiration for improvisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Vocal Improvisation provides a safe and supportive space to stretch out<\/strong>&nbsp;and widen vocal horizons, and to express our authentic selves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Music reading is not a prerequisite,<\/strong><br><strong>but some knowledge of music theory can\u2019t hurt.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.12);}.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.10;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #194b06 0%, #194b06 100%);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3323_002089-e9 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-overlay kt-row-overlay-gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3323_c77839-c4 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Circle Singing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Not to be confused with a \u201csong circle,\u201d where folks take turns playing songs, <strong>Circle Singing<\/strong> is a form of A Cappella group singing created by Bobby McFerrin. In this form of singing, a conductor leads the group in an improvised song. The songs take many shapes and forms. So, many different musical styles can be invoked during one session of Circle Singing. When beginning the session, the conductor improvises a part and assigns it to a section of singers. Then, one by one, more parts are layered. Eventually, a complete piece of music is created with components of rhythm, melody, harmony and embellishments. In contrast to popular chanting, vocables (syllabic phrases) replace words. And, refreshingly, it is completely non-denominational. However, like chanting, meditative repetition creates a tapestry of sound.&#8221; &#8211; <em>Ryan Moore, Chicago IL<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Circlesinging with Guillermo Rozenthuler<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@guillermorozenthuler\"><\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_36943\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9HFSS3amsvQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3323_8135f9-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3323_8135f9-5c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3323_8135f9-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3323_8135f9-5c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3323_8135f9-5c inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VOCAL IMPROVISATION with RHIANNON<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2008<\/strong>&nbsp;Elise joined 15 singers from around the globe for&nbsp;<strong>All the Way In<\/strong>, a year-long program to study vocal improvisation, sound healing, and performance with vocalist extraordinaire and master teacher&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhiannonmusic.com\/\">Rhiannon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In 2012<\/strong>&nbsp;Elise served as a \u201cco-pilot\u201d (assistant teacher\/mentoree) for the 2012 All the Way In, which included singers from Switzerland, Australia, Hawai\u2019i, Canada, Germany, and the continental U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elise continues to study with Rhiannon, and to infuse the art of improvisation in her workshops, concerts, and in all aspects of her life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/ATWI-group-photo-by-Janne-Watson.jpg?resize=1024%2C686&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"ATWI group photo by Janne Watson\" class=\"wp-image-12223\" 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/ATWI-2012-Montreal-FUN1.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/ATWI-2012-Montreal-FUN1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/ATWI-2012-Montreal-FUN1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhiannon on Improvisation, and her book The Vocal River<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_39719\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" 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id=\"_ytid_57425\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AIIVoVRx1tA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"Bobby McFerrin about Improvisation - AAVF 2011\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab7a94ae-e7\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Harmony: A World View<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Build community through group singing workshops.<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur.jpg?resize=672%2C504\" alt=\"Singing Workshops with Elise Witt\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" style=\"width:504px;height:378px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur-655x491.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Dancers-Sanski-Most-blur-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>\u201cHarmony\u201d in the world<\/strong>&nbsp;can be defined as people of many different cultures, customs, and beliefs recognizing and celebrating each others\u2019 differences while also identifying with and sharing the traits common to us all as one human family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Likewise in music,<\/strong>&nbsp;harmony is the celebration of different sounds that, blended together, are pleasing to the ear and the spirit. However \u201cpleasing\u201d to one ear may be strange to another. Harmony is subjective and cultural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>In this workshop, we explore harmonies from many different cultures and traditions<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 from the familiar Triad Harmonies of folk, blues, bluegrass, spirituals, country, and gospel, to vibration unifying chants from Africa and the Middle East, to the exciting tight harmonies of the Balkans and the Appalachians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Through song and improvisation,<\/strong>&nbsp;singers experiment with creating different kinds of harmonies to become more confident and creative harmony singers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab3cd718-68\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">School Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Singing Workshops for Elementary, Middle, High Schools and Universities<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4{background-color:rgba(142,209,252,0.19);}.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id3323_872be8-b4 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column3323_1f6b0b-62 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_1116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up-300x225.jpg?resize=467%2C350\" alt=\"Singing Workshops with Elise Witt\" class=\"wp-image-1116\" title=\"OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up-655x491.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Tarboro-2008-Elise-wkids-line-up.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elise works with students in elementary, middle and high schools.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Elise has been a Visiting Artist and Artist-in-Residence in schools all over the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Elise works with students in elementary schools, middle, and high schools, as well as colleges and universities. Writing songs about everything from Prefixes &amp; Suffixes, Secrets of Fractions, the Planets, and Contemporary Leaders, Elise and her students have made the learning of difficult subjects fun with their original songs. Her education workshops and concerts use music as a language to celebrate our cultural diversity while appreciating our connections as one human family. Elise currently serves as Artist-in-Residence and Director of Music Programs at the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/globalvillage.typepad.com\/\">Global Village Project<\/a>, a non-profit special purpose middle school in Decatur GA, for teenage girls with interrupted education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Elise is also a highly respected and sought after teacher of teachers, leading professional development workshops in a myriad of settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>\u201cI was totally impressed and awed with her fantastic voice and ability to inspire the students and teachers alike.\u201d&nbsp; \u2013&nbsp;<\/em>High School language arts teacher, Thomaston GA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>&nbsp;Study Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;provided for all programs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id3323_870b63-79 > 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kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-cantamosconritmo\" data-tab=\"5\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-5 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Cantamos Con Ritmo<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab9b775a-7b\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/group4sing110514-300x199.jpg?resize=525%2C332\" width=\"525\" height=\"332\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Language is Music is Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For French, Spanish, and German classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s easier to learn a foreign language by singing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/72x72\/1f3b9.png\" alt=\"?\" style=\"width: 25px;\">&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<strong>Language is Music is Language<\/strong>&nbsp;Study Guide.&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/LANGUAGE-IS-MUSIC-Study-Guide_SG-Language-is-Music.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on her vast repertoire of songs from Europe, Canada, South America, Africa, and the United States, Elise involves the students in a discovery of the musicality of Language. Each culture brings its own rich linguistic characteristics to its music and has unique rhythms and melodies to share with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Elise teaches songs she puts them into their cultural context with stories that illuminate each song\u2019s origins. Elise is also a stickler for pronunciation, and makes the speaking so much fun, that in no time students find themselves sounding like native speakers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She taught the students culture, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary without the students even realizing it! <\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;Spanish Teacher, Barnesville HS; Barnesville GA<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She would receive straight A\u2019s from me!! <\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;French Student, Cony HS; Augusta ME<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><p><strong>Grade Levels:<\/strong>&nbsp;College, University, Middle School &amp; High School Foreign Language Students<br><strong>Languages:<\/strong>&nbsp;Spanish, French, German, mixed languages<br><strong>Maximum number of students:<\/strong>&nbsp;30-50<br>Available as&nbsp;<strong>Workshop<\/strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<strong>Residency<\/strong>&nbsp;(1-2 weeks)<br><strong>Length of Workshop:<\/strong>&nbsp;1-2 class periods<br><strong>Study Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;provided.<\/p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab0d9a00-d3\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"703\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/GVP-Circle-of-Women.jpg?resize=703%2C389\" alt=\"GVP Circle of Women\" class=\"wp-image-2881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/GVP-Circle-of-Women.jpg 703w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/GVP-Circle-of-Women-655x362.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/GVP-Circle-of-Women-300x166.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 703px) 100vw, 703px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocal Improvisation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For University, HS &amp; MS Vocal Ensembles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dive in!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This workshop is guaranteed to expand your confidence and your consciousness! Play with melody, rhythm, language, harmony, vocal production, and soul connection. Get the gritty, technical, sensual sense of how the voice can draw powerfully on vocal wisdom from many cultures. Explore the rainbow of colors inherent in our voices and join with other daring singers to create vocal landscapes, soulful harmonies, and impromptu sonic masterpieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elise uses games and exercises from her studies with master teachers Bobbie McFerrin,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhiannonmusic.com\/\">Rhiannon<\/a>, David Darling, Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke , and Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, which then expand with our own creativity. Vocal Improvisation provides a safe and supportive space to stretch out and widen vocal horizons, and to express our authentic selves. Music reading is not a prerequisite, but some knowledge of music theory can\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Elise teaches great ways to access your deepest, most authentic, most beautiful voice. <\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;Leila, Atlanta GA&nbsp;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You help create positive, transformative experiences for people of all ages. <\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;Loraine Martin,&nbsp;Outreach Director, Lake Eden Arts Festival, Black Mountain NC<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade Level<\/strong>: College, University, Middle &amp; High School Vocal Groups \u2013 Chorus, Choir, Glee Club, A Capella Ensembles, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum number of students<\/strong>: 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshop or Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Workshop:<\/strong>&nbsp;1-2 class periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Study Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-3 kt-inner-tabc0fc56-f9\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1269\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Elise-conducts-Meh-Sod-Mary-Zai.jpg?resize=657%2C452\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Elise-conducts-Meh-Sod-Mary-Zai.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Elise-conducts-Meh-Sod-Mary-Zai-655x436.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Elise-conducts-Meh-Sod-Mary-Zai-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elise conducts the Global Village Chorus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Choral Tune Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For University, HS &amp; MS Vocal Ensembles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Develop group dynamics and build ensemble.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/72x72\/1f3b9.png\" alt=\"?\" style=\"width: 25px;\">&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<strong>Choral Tune Up<\/strong>&nbsp;Study Guide.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/CHORAL-TUNE-UP-Study-Guide_SG-Choral-Tune-Up.pdf\">Click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing on her vast experience as a professional soloist, and a 20-year member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus under the direction of choral master&nbsp;Robert Shaw,&nbsp;Elise breathes new life and excitement into the process of ensemble singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHORAL TUNE UP is a workshop for College, University, Middle &amp; High School Vocal Groups. It reinforces choral teacher\u2019s warm-up techniques, proper breathing, diaphragm work, diction, and dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by her studies of vocal improvisation with&nbsp;Bobby McFerrin,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rhiannonmusic.com\/\">Rhiannon<\/a>, and&nbsp;David Darling, of African Music with&nbsp;Dr. Fred Onovwerosuoke&nbsp;and African American music with&nbsp;Dr. Ysaye Barnwell, Elise teaches songs that are polyrhythmic and polytonal, songs that are easy to learn, but sound fabulous when sung in ensemble. The workshop is ideal for developing group dynamics and building Ensemble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She has a way of making students feel good about what they\u2019re doing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;Choral Teacher, Atlanta GA<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She gives students an outlet&nbsp;not only to express what\u2019s in their minds,&nbsp;but what\u2019s in their hearts.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;The Daily Reflector, Greenville NC<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade Level<\/strong>: College, University, Middle &amp; High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vocal Groups<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Chorus, Choir, Glee Club, A Capella Ensembles, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum number of students<\/strong>: 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workshop or Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Workshop<\/strong>: 1-2 class periods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Study Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-4 kt-inner-tab360605-ea\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_647\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/This-Land-Is-Your-Land-CRANKY-project.jpg?resize=512%2C341\" alt=\"This Land Is Your Land CRANKY project\" class=\"wp-image-647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/This-Land-Is-Your-Land-CRANKY-project.jpg 512w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/This-Land-Is-Your-Land-CRANKY-project-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This Land Is Your Land CRANKY project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Musical Trip Around the World<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Elementary Schools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sing and Sign in many languages!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/72x72\/1f3b9.png\" alt=\"?\" style=\"width: 25px;\">&nbsp;Download the&nbsp;<strong>Musical Trip Around the World<\/strong>&nbsp;Study Guide. &nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/A-MUSICAL-TRIP-AROUND-THE-WORLD-Study-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here!&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>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 in Japanese, or a New Orleans vegetarian jazz song. Many songs will also be accompanied with Sign Language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade Levels<\/strong>: K-2 \/ 3-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum number of students for Concert<\/strong>: 250\/performance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Concert or Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Length of Concert<\/strong>: 40-55 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technical Requirements:<\/strong>&nbsp;PA with 2 microphones on stands (prefer boom or gooseneck)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Study Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;provided.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-5 kt-inner-tab881856-41\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" id=\"attachment_1128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"709\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC-1024x709.jpg?resize=663%2C490\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1128\" title=\"Bugg Elementary class, Raleigh NC\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC-1024x709.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC-655x454.jpg 655w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Bugg-Elementary-class-Raleigh-NC.jpg 1692w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cantamos Con Ritmo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cantamos Con Ritmo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bi-lingual artsploration \/ celebration of Latin Rhythms &amp; the Spanish Language with Beverly Botsford &amp; Elise Witt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Exploring the Spanish Language and the Contagious Rhythms of Latin America, Spain, and the Caribbean!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Join international vocalist Elise Witt &amp; cross-cultural percussionist&nbsp;Beverly Botsford in an inspired collaboration that honors traditions in a contemporary spirit, Elise &amp; Beverly are the guides on a journey using the two oldest forms of musical expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students join in polyrhythms and vocal harmonies on everything from Cuban&nbsp;<em>son<\/em>&nbsp;and Chilean&nbsp;<em>nueva canci\u00f3n<\/em>&nbsp;to Spanish&nbsp;<em>flamenco<\/em>&nbsp;and a Nicaraguan food song! We will even create a \u201cpolyrhythmic sound painting\u201d using Thank You\u2019s from around the world. Music is a language used by people all over the world, a bridge that brings us together as one human family. When we learn songs from other countries, we learn to appreciate what makes each culture different, special, and unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade Levels<\/strong>: Elementary, Middle, &amp; High School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Maximum number of students<\/strong>: 250 (performance) ~ 30 (workshop)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Performance, Workshop or Residency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Beverly-winstruments-300x199.jpg?resize=300%2C199\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1134\" title=\"Beverly w:instruments\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Beverly-winstruments-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Beverly-winstruments.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/beverlybotsford.com\/about-bev\/\"><strong>BEVERLY BOTSFORD<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;has performed in Africa, Asia, Europe, Cuba, and all over the Americas. For 13 years Beverly travelled with the Chuck Davis&nbsp;African American Dance Ensemble, is on the music faculty of the American Dance Festival, has studied Afro-Cuban culture and percussion in her travels to Cuba, and currently tours internationally with jazz singer Nnenna Freelon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, Beverly and Elise have sung and played in schools around the Southeast, working with Kindergarten through High School age students including students studying Spanish, French, Chorus, Band, Theater, Dance,and core academics. Their collaborations have also included Teacher Workshops and polyrhythmic\/multi-tonal Workshops for Adults.&nbsp;<em>\u201cSinging Hands,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;their residency at Creekside High School in Atlanta, was featured in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmnonline.org\/\">Pass It On<\/a>, the national journal of the&nbsp;Children\u2019s Music Network. In addition to being animated and entertaining performers, Beverly and Elise are known and loved as Educators who pass on their passion for singing, percussion, and world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We think the key to better understanding and appreciating music and foreign language is to get children involved in fun, high energy, interactive music and language experimentation, and that is exactly what \u2018Cantamos con Ritmo\u2019 did for our students!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013&nbsp;Joyner Elementary School, Raleigh NC&nbsp;<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This terrific team of two captivated both elementary and middle school students. Phenomenal!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite><em>\u2013 Corinth Holders School, Zebulon NC<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-6 kt-inner-tab5fd02c-3d\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Resources for Singers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_56280\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AIIVoVRx1tA?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"Bobby McFerrin about Improvisation - AAVF 2011\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_81468\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qjQkcG4qZ1w?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"Rhiannon   About Vocal River\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_86350\"  width=\"800\" height=\"350\"  data-origwidth=\"800\" data-origheight=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9HFSS3amsvQ?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;loop=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"Circlesinging with Guillermo Rozenthuler\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-post-masonry uagb-post-grid  uagb-post__image-position-top uagb-post__image-enabled uagb-block-d6d7ae70     uagb-post__items uagb-post__columns-3 is-masonry uagb-post__columns-tablet-2 uagb-post__columns-mobile-1\" data-total=\"1\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/the-benefits-of-singing-from-the-daily-om\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" src=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-2.46.30-PM-1024x587.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"The Benefits of Singing with the Daily OM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-2.46.30-PM-1024x587.png 1024w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-16-at-2.46.30-PM-655x375.png 655w, 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noreferrer\">The Benefits of Singing from the Daily OM<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__text uagb-post-grid-byline'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"uagb-post__inner-wrap\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='uagb-post__image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/harmoniaby-barbara-mcafee\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"bookmark noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"968\" src=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Barbara-color-3_2.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Barbara-color-3_2.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Barbara-color-3_2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/elisewitt.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Barbara-color-3_2-655x660.jpeg 655w, 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