Workshop #1 - The Vocal Spectrum, by Sarah Jo Kirsch

Why do we vocalize? What stops us from vocalizing freely? Join vocalist and creator-composer Sarah Jo Kirsh as she leads us through this lecture/workshop to explore how we can connect to our bodies in a primal and comprehensive way through uninhibited vocal sounds and speech (phonation).

Sarah Jo Kirsch, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sarah Jo is a soprano/vocalist and art music pundit exploring the primal nature of vocalization, the organization of sound, and the distillation of language.

www.sarahjokirsch.com

Workshop #2 - Filipino Folksongs, by Marie Jocelyn Marfil

Filipino folksongs, the traditional music of the Philippines, like the folk music of other countries, reflects the life of common, mostly rural Filipinos. Like their counterparts in Asia, many traditional songs from the Philippines have a strong connection with nature. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to learn one or two Filipino folksongs.

Marie Jocelyn U. Marfil - Manila, Philippines

Marie Jocelyn Marfil is an Associate Professor at the University of the Philippines, College of Music. She is a performer-composer specializing in bandurria. Currently the Artistic Director of UP Rondalla.

www.music.upd.edu.ph/Marfil_Marie_Jocelyn.html

Workshop #3 - Live Set for Deep Listening, by Sarbhi, aka Pale Blue Dotter

Find a comfortable spot and join Surbhi, aka Pale Blue Dotter, as she plays a live set from Delhi of synth sounds, field recordings (birds and water), monologues/poetry, prompts, and some check-ins to awaken collective Deep Listening and awareness.

Surbhi Mittal, Delhi, India

Pale Blue Dotter is a sound artist, writer, and DJ based in India. She dislikes boxed descriptions and moves fluidly between genres and personas. Much like it has been in her own life, she hopes to further sound as art that corrects many skewed perceptions of the world.

www.instagram.com/palebluedotter/

Workshop #4 - How to Plan a Band, Leah Levinson

A band can be one of the most rewarding music-making experiences there is, but it takes a lot to make it work! Composer, musician, and longtime chronic bandmember Leah Levinson will draw from her decade-plus experience in bands to share some common pitfalls and helpful tips that can help make it all work. Participants will complete Leah's Band Plan Worksheet and will be able to ask questions and discuss.

Leah Levinson, Altadena, CA, USA

Leah is a musician, poet, and writer based in Altadena, CA. Her work often rests in a queer space between camp, the surreal, and the sincere.

www.calibellow.bandcamp.com/