EMERGENT SONG: FALL ARC

10 Wednesdays beginning September 10th, 6:30-8:30pm at The Lavender Network
No meeting on Wednesday October 1st

What begins to unfold when we let go of fixed melody, rhythm, and lyric—and instead meet each other in the moment through improvised, embodied musical connection?

Over the course of a three-month arc, singer/improviser/teacher Elias Wolf facilitates an intimately-held group of singers (capped at 18 total) in weekly 2-hour deep dives, exploring the alchemical power of collective vocal improvisation. We’ll play with form and freedom—sometimes marrying improvised movement with voice —sounding from center, from edges, from in-between. Bringing warmth, grace and humor, Elias will lead Vocal River exercises from their mentor, master improvisation teacher Rhiannon (Alive! Bobby McFerrin, Gimme 5).

Each Emergent Song session is a space of aliveness, creative risk, and co-regulated resonance. We root in our bodies, tune to the moment, and co-create music none of us could make alone. Bring your breath, your grief, your joy, your creative expression and your magical queer self.

* Some prior harmony singing experience is recommended, and no improvisation experience required!

ACCESSIBILITY

The Lavender Network is ADA-accessible and includes gender neutral restrooms. There is ample parking in the lot behind the building. Limited public transportation, but carpools are sometimes a possibility! This is a neuro-spicy space where multiple ways of interacting and learning are welcomed and appreciated.

COVID/ILLNESS POLICY: If you are sick, have any symptoms, or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID or was otherwise contagious, please stay home. Masks are not required, but encouraged as needed (i.e. if you are no longer contagious but symptomatic).

ABOUT ELIAS

Elias Wolf (formerly Lisa Forkish - they/them) is a queer singer, songwriter, teacher, improviser and dynamic facilitator, centering personal + collective healing and liberation in all of their work. A musical spell-caster and change-maker, elias has been at the helm of 12 different choirs and vocal groups over the past 20 years and continues to hold singing spaces with the care, rigor, humor and love. Check out this video to get an idea of what elias' singing spaces look like, and feel free to explore their artist CV to learn more about elias' experience and training.

TESTIMONIALS

“elias creates space that allows me to be my freest self. They remind me through music that I can be playful, bold, and connected. In this space I get to witness how we heal each other, and we need examples of that to see the world we want.” - Nani

“elias creates a safe space to unpack all the vulnerabilities and sensitivities that come with singing for me. They are absolutely present and so very knowledgeable. I feel safely held and guided.” - Jenn

“elias does a wonderful job leading and facilitating a supportive space in which everyone is able to co-create safety and trust. I appreciated how the various exercises contributed to a sense of peacefulness, love, and close community.” - Heather

RECIPROCITY

This offering has a set fee; sliding scale/tiered pricing will not be available for this particular space. Limited scholarships available - please inquire at queerchoir@eliaswolfmusic.com. Thank you for your understanding.

Emergent Song: Fall Arc