Side by Side: A Community Singing Gathering
Sing & Connect
Join Collective Ripples on Friday, Aug. 7th for a warm, welcoming evening of singing. Explore your voice, connect with others, and discover what unfolds when we sing side by side!
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, Aug. 7th
⏰ 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
Suggested donation: $10-$15 to support Collective Ripples, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
💛 Hosted by: Reise Hooper @reisehooper, Jenny Jiang @collective.ripples & Queens Plaza Studios @queensplazastudios
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, and 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.
About the Facilitators
Reise is a trained singer who brings a playful, encouraging approach to helping people discover their voices. Jenny is the founder of Collective Ripples, where she creates gatherings that invite authentic connection through shared experiences.
Cost & Community Support
This event is free to attend because we believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience the joy of singing together!
If you have the means and would like to support this work, a suggested tax-deductible donation of $10-$15 supports our upcoming free community gatherings. You can contribute through Luma when you register or via Venmo at the event.
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.