David Worm and Sunshine Becker invite you to join the circle of Song
for an unforgettable workshop experience....

June, 29 2008 - July 6th
Esalen Institute - Your Voice to the Next Level WOrkshop
PART OF ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK 9 JULY 4TH LINE-UP INCLUDETUCK & PATTI,
CLAUDIA VILLELA AND MORE!)

55000 Highway 1, big sur, California 93920
Cost : ranges and there are scholarships, but starts at $800
www.esalen.org or call 831.667.3005

David Worm and Sunshine Becker, along with other guest members of
the world renowned a cappella band SoVoSo Invite you to join us for
a 7 day workshop: "SOul*VOice*SOng - Your Voice to the Next Level"…
This workshop will go from learning the basic elements of vocal
improvisational sound to singing in front of a full a cappella
rhythm section; creating the beginning sounds of a complete drum kit
vocally to being part of a rhythm section as a competent vocal
percussionist. You will vocally explore drumming instruments,
rudiments and patterns indigenous to Western and European music and
polyrhythms from around the world. This exploration will help
singers become comfortable with various meters by understanding the
contrapuntal relationships that make up these various rhythms, it
will also help strengthen phrasing and a sense of song form,
emphasizing singing inside the time, a feel invaluable in
performance and improvisation. Workshop Leaders take seminarians
through an overview of improvisation as it pertains to negotiating
chord changes as well as exploring intervallic scale-based soloing
over one chord vamps, basic blues and the chord progressions of
popular songs. We'll also explore the exciting ancient art form of
CircleSinging that is created in a sacred space allowing creativity
to arise and fears to melt away… Finally, we dive into the
possibilities of using basic sound technology to morph and
experiment with vocal sounds, digitally capturing our favorite
moments to tape to keep forever. Experience the voice and all it's
possibilities! Sing for your Life! And all its giving energy = FUN,
FUN, FUN! sign up at www.esalen.org or call 831.667.3005
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