Breaking out of the “Kum-Ba-Yox”:
CircleSinging as a method for developing musical fluency

Saturday 25 October 2014
10:00 - 17:00    € 80      Register now
Jugendherberge Frankfurt
Deutschherrnufer 12
Sachsenhausen, 60594 Frankfurt map
 
This workshop is for intermediate-to-advanced solo singers, choral singers, instrumentalists, music teachers and conductors  and will focus on four aspects of the CircleSinging experience:
 
1) Using the CircleSinging process as a method for developing traditional music skills.. 
 
2) How CircleSongs can developed beyond the first idea.
 
3) How to bring variation to the “style” of CircleSongs
 
4) How to morph from one CircleSong into another
 

Workshop Schedule

SCHEDULE:  Segment 1   10:00-11:30  CircleSong Process Exploration, Discovery and Definition: From Concept to CircleSong.   Segment 2   11:45-1:00  Phrase Structures and Configurations Setting ideas into the different layers (S,A,T,B) of the ensemble.    Lunch  *you can bring your own or bring 6 euros and get your lunch on location   Segment 3   2:30-3:45  Opening the Circle Creating variety by integrating improvisation into the structure of a CircleSong.   Segment 4   4:00-5:00  The Living Story Creating a continuous StoryLine through modulation: morphing from one CircleSong into another. Dinner together: If you would like to join Roger and your fellow singers for dinner and conversation after the workshop, please select that option on the registration page.. We will reserve a few tables at a nearby restaurant based on your feedback. Singers are responsible for their own meal.

More about Roger
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This workshop would be good experience for those who…

• are good/experienced choral singers
• are good/experienced soloists who also enjoy singing in a choral setting 
• are interested in improvisation
• teach and/or conduct, and want to integrate CircleSinging into their classroom or rehearsal room 
• want to become a better musician
• those who are good part singers and would enjoy a day of singing some really interesting, engaging, challenging CircleSongs
  
  In addition, Roger would like to have a short skype/phone conversation with those interested in coming to the workshop.
  This will help him bring together a good blend of experience and voices for the workshop so that it can be a valuable experience for everyone.

Location Details - Located right on the river, this hostel has great panoramic views of Frankfurt’s skyline, wonderful meeting rooms and a cafe. Haus der Jugend is in the vibrant Sachsenhausen district, just a 15-minute walk from Frankfurt’s Old Town and the Museumsufer (museum mile). The Frankensteiner Platz tram stop is just 165 ft from the hostel.