Lauren Carley - Joy of Singing

Whether you have always longed to sing in a chorus or have sung in one for years, this course is open to you. We will learn the basics of sight-singing, as well as rounds, chants, and arranged music by such composers as Bobby McFerrin, who uses his voice to create sound effects and percussion, and Ysaye Barnwell, a member of the African American a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock. Learn to sing one piece in the first session and up to five songs by session four. Join us to strengthen your voice and confidence and make a joyful noise!

Lauren Carley teaches the Joy of Singing choral ensembles for OLLI at San Francisco State University and is the artistic director for the community choruses Variety Pack and Rhythm Society. She also teaches individuals and groups and leads women's retreats in finding one's authentic voice through circle singing for joy, healing, and ritual.

Mondays, January 26-March 9 (6 classes--no class on February 16)
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Location: University Hall, 2199 Addison Street, Room 41B

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Swahili
• West Africa
• Funga Alafia Ashe Ashe
• OLLI
• Susan Hoffman
• Aileen Kim
• Yaveth Gomez
• Lauren Carley
• UC Berkeley

[jimdrum1]

FYI - Funga Alafia is a Nigerian or Liberian phrase.

Ashe Ashe is certainly a Nigerian phrase - neither is Swahili.