Side by Side: A Community Singing Gathering
Join Collective Ripples on Friday, November 20th for a warm, welcoming evening of singing. Explore your voice, connect withothers, and discover what unfolds when we sing side by side!
Together, we'll be learning and singing This is Me from The Greatest Showman - a song about embracing authenticity, self-acceptance, and defiance against rejection and shame.
No experience needed. Whether you sing every day, haven't sung since childhood, or are just curious to try, you are welcome here. There are no solos and no pressure to sound “good.” This is a supportive space where our focus isn't on performance; it's on presence, connection, and discovering what happens when we sing together.
📅 Date: Friday, November 20
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Queens Plaza Studios · 42-01 Crescent Street, 2nd Fl, Long Island City, NY 11101
🎟 Cost: Free to attend · donations welcome
💛 Hosted by: Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples & Queens Plaza Studios @queensplazastudios
🎧 Want to listen beforehand?
No preparation or practice is required. But if you'd like to get acquainted with the song ahead of time, you can listen on YouTube or Spotify.
What to Expect
Together, we'll:
Settle in with gentle stretching, breath awareness, and a simple check-in
Warm up our voices with easy, accessible exercises
Learn a song through call-and-response
Play with breath, resonance, or expression
Connect with the emotions of the song and imagine the story behind the lyrics
Sing as a group and reflect on how it felt
Why Sing Together?
Singing has brought people together across cultures and generations. Research suggests that group singing can ease stress and social anxiety, support emotional wellbeing, and deepen our sense of connection and belonging. Mostly, it just feels good!
Our Approach
Authenticity & Expression. Come as you are, and express your voice with openness and curiosity.
Accessibility & Belonging. Every voice, beginner or seasoned, adds something unique to the collective sound.
Curiosity & Play. We learn and sing through exploration, encouragement, and the simple joy of making music together.
Come share your voice, connect with others, and experience the joy of singing side by side!
We can't wait to sing with you! 💛
ℹ️ Good to Know:
Photography notice. This event may be photographed, and Collective Ripples reserves the right to use images from the event for marketing and communications purposes. By attending, you consent to the use of your image for these purposes.
We appreciate your understanding and support.
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Collective Ripples is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates community gatherings where connection, creativity, and compassion can thrive. Follow us on Instagram, Linktree, or Luma.