Music of the Body / The Art and Ritual of Circle Songs

About

Explore the rhythms and musical instincts of your body and mind through an intensive day of movement phrases, vocal explorations and rhythm/body percussion games, leading to instant group compositions and improvised musical worlds.

At the intersection of community, ritual and art, the Circle Song as popularised by Bobby McFerrin is a form of music-making which has been around since the first human songs were sung. During the session, the group will create improvised ensemble music with each other, guided and assisted by the workshop leader. Ranging from free and abstract soundscapes to highly structured rhythmic grooves, the Circle Song experience can cover many territories and infinite moods. Training the mind and body in musical sensitivity, awareness and coordination within oneself and the ensemble is an essential practice for the actor-creator-collaborator

Course leader

Patrick Soul

Target group

over 21 years of age

Course aim

All our Summer School workshops aim to introduce you to practices of embodiment, and how to use them for the creation of original work

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