This format is equally accessible for people who sing often and those who never sing. The group pulls most people into key and the rest are free to sing off key. After all, it is not a performance. It is all about fun. Maura puts people at ease so that even while engaging in challenging activities (which includes any kind of singing for many people) folks have fun and relax.
Maura will bring this activity to any group of people who want to engage in singing. Here are just a few of the possible occasions in which a songcircle would be appropriate:
Retreats - Vary the programming at your next organizational retreat or planning session. A songcircle works as a good natured, non-competitive team building exercise, enabling a different way of interacting with each other.
Parties - Bring your guests together with a focus on singing, and make your birthday or any other occasion a gathering to remember.
Recreational & Educational Programming - Groups of all sizes and ages can benefit from the casual and adaptable format of a songcircle. It can be an enhancement of another program or a program in itself. This format has been utilized successfully with adults and children of all ages and diverse abilities.
by Maura Volante
I'm thanking the earth
For this wonderful food.
I'm thanking the earth with this song
May we grow healthy and strong,
May we grow healthy and strong.
I'm thanking the earth
For this wonderful day.
I'm thanking the earth with this song.
May we grow...
I'm thanking the earth
For these wonderful friends.
I'm thanking...
May we grow...
lyrics and music copyright, Maura Volante, 2008 Printer Friendly Version