Language Flow with Jascha
This week, we'll open up a can of language in an immersive flow format.
We all know what it feels like to have something to say. We can let the urge to speak pull us into new kinds of music. And inside that music, we can make a ton of sense ... or absolutely no sense at all.
The session will be an immersive flow in the style of Música do Círculo (and inspired by Rhiannon's "language circle" games). After some gentle warmup, we'll explore making up our own syllables & see what kinds of new music this opens up. Eventually we'll see if our newfound verbal superpowers can loosen up our relationship with English.
All are welcome to join - especially if language is an edge for you! Just bring curiosity, humor, some courage, and most of all, openness to being surprised by what comes out of your own mouth. Emotions may arise. It might get weird 'n' silly. Bring it on!
~ 🕕 Time
Please arrive between 6-6:15 pm for tea and socializing, we'll sing from 6:30-8:30, then wind down and chat until we clear out at 9.
~~~ 💸 Donations
We accept pay-what-you-can donations to The Downbeat to help cover our costs, so please donate what feels good to you! ($10-20 suggested, NOTAFLOF): https://www.venmo.com/u/the-downbeat
~~~ 👥 Volunteer opportunity
We're looking for a GREETER to welcome people to the space on their way in, just from ~6-6:30. The first person to arrive at 6 and claim the role will get it! As greeter you don't need to make a donation for the evening. Thank you for helping us run this community!
~~~ ❔ What is The Downbeat?
The Downbeat is a collaborative vocal improv community in the Bay Area that meets every Monday in the East Bay to sing. Membership is open - anyone can join - but we ask that all members read our orientation guide before joining their first jam (and refresh themselves on it occasionally!) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch2jdYQR_QKG7idLl__ZuwmuAC6hjr9xHwnzIgtqXp4/edit#heading=h.da4x39w1kj0g
~~~ 🎶 What’s collaborative vocal improv (CVI)?
At its core, collaborative vocal improv (CVI) is when an attuned group of people makes spontaneous music together with their voices and bodies. Listening, responding, and playing; music just happens! A CVI jam can vary from highly structured games to completely spontaneous music emerging from the group.