Circle Singing Series
Facilitated by Roy Willey
Saturdays, 4-5:30 pm
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March 18 (intro)
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April 15 (with horse)
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May 20 (with horse)
Coming to the whole series is strongly preferred, not required.
Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices.
Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to play with your voice. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, recognizable words, or invented language — and teach the parts orally to the rest of the group. The parts layer together into completely original compositions, each song a unique creation, never sung before, never to be sung again.
It's a very organic, playful, community singing experience. All voices are welcome!
Authentic Movement Series
Facilitated by Founder of Creativity Alive, Merlyn Holmes
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 pm
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March 22 (intro)
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April 12 (with horse)
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April 26 (with horse)
Coming to the whole series is strongly preferred, not required.
“Movement, to be experienced, has to be “found” in the body, not put on like a dress or a coat. There is that in us which has moved from the very beginning. It is that which can liberate us.” – Mary Whitehouse, Pioneer of Authentic Movement
Authentic Movement is a subtle yet powerful therapeutic practice that allows individuals to explore the relationship between the creative, psychological and sacred dimensions of their experience through bodily expression. Developing kinesthetic awareness, interpersonal skills, empathy, and a sense of embodied presence are often natural outgrowths of the practice. The sensing world is awakened, perceptions clarified, and feelings affirmed – restoring a sense of authority to one’s own bodily-knowing.
Healing Sound Journey Series with Horses
with Founder of Creativity Alive, Merlyn Holmes on a range of instruments from gongs to harps, including guzheng, ngoni, bells, voice, and percussion, and occasional guest artists
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April 1, 2-3 pm
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April 30, 4-5 pm
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May 24, 6:30-7:30 pm
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June 16, 6:30-7:30 pm
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July 8, 9-10 am
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July 29, 9-10 am
Lie back and listen, relax, unwind and release into your dreams as Merlyn Holmes, founder of Creativity Alive, takes you on a healing sound journey with a range of instruments from gongs to harps. while a horse meanders around to interact and hold witness
Each one will be a unique journey.