PRAISE – PROTEST – PURPOSE: Singer Workshop + Dinner with Eric Dozier
About this Event
PRAISE – PROTEST – PURPOSE: SINGER WORKSHOP + DINNER FOR EXPERIENCED SINGERS *
RACE UNITY WEEKEND SINGER WORKSHOP + DINNER FOR EXPERIENCED SINGERS* WITH ERIC DOZIER
Join us in person for an inspiring and dynamic singer workshop themed Praise - Protest - Purpose. Connect, express, and find your voice alongside amazing folks.
After the workshop, enjoy a casual dinner where stories and songs come alive. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate unity and diversity through music and meaningful conversation!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Internationally renowned Choir Director and Cultural Activist, Eric Dozier and local interfaith gospel choirs will work to refine vocal skills, connect in community, and engage with music rooted in justice and faith. Experience the resilience, hope, and transformation in Black spirituals, gospel and socially conscious soul music.
Workhop singers will perform with Eric Dozier on Sunday June 14 @ the 4pm Race Unity Day Celebration. Space is limited for this special singer workshop! Register soon!
SATURDAY MUSIC WORKSHOP FEE COVERS:
• Workshop materials
• Catered dinner
• Commemorative Race Unity Day T-shirt
WORKSHOP ELEMENTS PARTICIPANTS WILL EXPLORE
· The History & Evolution of African American Sacred Music
Each participant will develop a working understanding of Spirituals, their evolution into Gospel Music, and track their influence on modern American popular music i.e. Jazz, Rock and Roll, R&B, Soul, and Hip Hop.
· Ear Training Through Rote Singing
The beauty of rote teaching is that a choir can be taught an arrangement and perform it by memory in a very short time without sheet music and train their ear at the same time. Oftentimes during this process the participants realize how little they use their memories...mind and body...to retain information.
· Movement and Rhythmic Expression
Movement has always been a dynamic and integral component of the African American choral experience. Through a vibrant and interactive format, the participant will gain an understanding of the nature and purpose of movement and rhythmic expression within the context of a gospel choir.
· Vocal Training
In this module, the participants will explore their voices through a series of exercises designed to improve vocal freedom and diction, rhythm and tonality, and breath control. Understanding Appropriate Concert Presence
WORKSHOP SINGER PROFILE:
Join us if you:
- Are an experienced singer with reliable pitch and the ability to carry a tune
- Come from any genre or faith/background
- Are age 15+
- Want to connect, express yourself, and grow your voice in a supportive community
SINGER WORKSHOP LEADER & FACILITATOR
ERIC DOZIER
Internationally acclaimed Choir Director and Cultural Activist
Cultural activist, theologian, musician, and father, Eric is a former musical director of the world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir. He is the co-founder and National Director of Arts and Education for One Human Family Music Workshops, Inc., an organization dedicated to eradicating discrimination by “uniting the world…one song at a time,” and one half of the duo Moanin' Sons, which uses music to confront racial inequality. Through soulful melodies, insightful lyrics, and interactive workshops, he dedicates his gifts to bringing hearts and minds together in a spirit of unity and love.
PARKING INFORMATION:
- Free parking available
- Park at either nearby lot and walk 1 block to the Eastside Baha’i Center:
1. Kindering Parking Lot
16120 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008
2. Crossroads Mall Parking Lot
15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00
