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Building A Vocal Community™: Singing in the African American Tradition

Aug 9 - 14, 2010

Barnwell

Presented by: Ysaye Barnwell

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City of Songs: Community Singing Masterclasses
- see below.

Experience the uplifting, joyful, soulful power of African-American choral singing. There is an awesome power in the human voice, and when uncommon voices are blended for the common good, they become a vocal community at its best. Learn calls, chants, spirituals, ring shouts, hymns, gospels and freedom songs as we fuse and harmonize our voices in the spirit of Africa. Explore the African political, social and historical context, and take a closer look at the African-American worldview and the rituals associated with the songs. Gain new insight into how leadership is shared among community members, and how a shared communal experience can make an impact in your personal life. Your willingness and love of singing is all that is required.
 
Ysaye M. Barnwell, Ph.D., performed with the internationally renowned African-American female quintet Sweet Honey in The Rock for over twenty years. She has been building “vocal communities” around the world for the past two decades. www.ymbarnwell.com
 

TUITION: $565 CDN (meals & accommodation extra) / 5 nights

DRAFT program schedule shown below. Subject to change without notice.

Monday, Aug 9
7:30pm
Orientation in the Lodge followed by a session
Tuesday, Aug 10
9:30am-12:15pm
3:00pm-6:30pm
 
Wednesday, Aug 11
9:30am-12:15pm
3:00pm-6:30pm
 
Thursday, Aug 12
9:30am-12:15pm
Afternoon Off
8:00pm-9:30pm
Friday, Aug 13
9:30am-12:15pm
3:00pm-6:30pm
 
Saturday, Aug 14
9:30am-12:15pm
 
 

 
City of Songs: Community Singing Masterclasses
with Ysaye Barnwell & Rhiannon
Presented by Simon Fraser University and Hollyhock
This two-part series is an invitation to come raise your voice in harmony and unison.  All levels of experience welcomed because everyone deserves music. Please join us for a collective dose of joy as we build a city of songs.

Check out this terrific YouTube video featuring live improvisation from Ysaye, Rhiannon, and Laurel Murphy. Thanks to Laurel for posting.
Dates / Times: 
Dr. Ysaye Barnwell (Sweet Honey In the Rock) - Sunday, August 8th, 12 noon to 3pm. $20 (limited bursaries also available in advance)
Rhiannon - Thursday, September 2nd, 6:30pm to 9:30pm. $20 (limited bursaries also available in advance)
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, Hy Aisenstat Arts Studio Room #2510
Click here for more information and to register. You may also contact Vanessa Richards, Director of Community Engagement Through the Arts, SFU. 778 782 8830 or vanessa_richards@sfu.ca    http://sfuwoodwards.ca/community.html www.sfu.ca/.