The amazing singer and vocal improviser Joey Blake will be hosting two workshops on March 8 and 9 here, at the First Church in Belmont! Circle singing is a wonderful, collaborative, improvised music experience which allows people of all levels to explore their vocal expression. The first workshop, Come Inside the Circle, is especially geared to first time participants, and people who may not have tried circle singing before. There is a special early bird price for participation, which ends February 20th.
WORKSHOP 1: Come Inside the Circle (open to 100 singers)
Connect with your own process for musical expression, creativity and composition
Saturday, March 8th from 2pm–4pm
Participation fee $25, $30 after 2/15
Open to all levels
WORKSHOP 2: The Groove and the Bottom (open to 25 singers)
Explore how to use rhythm to enhance your circle ideas, also the function of the bass, its application and stylistic implementation
Sunday, March 9th, from 11am–5pm (Please bring your own lunch)
Participation fee $125, $150 after 2/15
Open to experienced singers, choir directors, and circle singing facilitators
CONCERT: Joey Blake in Concert
Featuring Joey Blake, Sol y Canto, The Backyard Collective and participants from “The Groove and the Bottom” workshop
Sunday, March 9th from 7– 9:30pm EDT
Doors at 6:30pm