Sound Scape - A Deep Winter Day Retreat

Name: Sound Scape - A Deep Winter Day Retreat
Start: 2025-01-18T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Miserden Village Hall

Schedule

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC+00:00

Location

Miserden Village Hall | Stroud, EN

Sound Scape - A Deep Winter Singing Retreat
With Pearl Legay Clarke and Brigite Rowan

Join us for a day's singing retreat designed to nourish your creativity, unlock your voice and settle into the place of deep restfulness which the Winter season inspires.

We'll spend some time in gentle and playful movements softening our bodies in preparation for singing, exploring the voice as a living instrument so that we can relax and unlock its creative potential. We’ll eat nourishing food, get out in nature and explore the voice through games, songs, harmony and improvised singing.

Pearl and Brigite have been singing together for three years, are members of the Stroud Vocal Improv Collective and the folk band The Crooked Penny. Together we will create an inclusive and encouraging space for singing and vocal exploration. We will teach one or two of our own wintery songs and harmonies as well as guiding you to see what your own creativity and intuitive voice has to offer. Together we will be weaving together our unique professional experiences, as well as tools and exercises from our combined study of Collaborative Vocal Improvisation (CVI), guiding you to discover harmonies, playful rhythms, and gently nurture improvised songs.

This workshop is for anyone wanting to find nourishment and warmth through connective community singing. Beginners as well as experienced singers are totally welcome. We aim to create an inclusive and supportive space for everyone.

What is Collaborative Vocal Improvisation?
CVI is a form of singing together in a group without a predetermined song. Learning to trust our impulses and hone our ears through games designed to play with rhythm, harmony, melody, sounds and words to make music together freely and spontaneously. You will learn to follow your innate musical impulses in a space where everything is welcome and there is no wrong! Our inner-critic can be a powerful force that keeps us from expressing ourselves, and we all have ingrained stories about what makes 'good' singing. What would it be like to release those preconceptions and sing with freedom and to truly express yourself?
About The Facilitators
Pearl:
Pearl is a passionate vocal leader and the driving force behind With One Voice, where she nurtures a thriving community of singers. With a strong love for folk traditions, she creates an inviting space for individuals of all skill levels to explore their voices and connect with the rich tapestry of folk music.
Her workshops emphasise joy, creativity, and connection, allowing participants to discover the magic of singing together. Known for her warm demeanour and inspiring teaching style, Pearl encourages everyone to embrace their unique voice.
She has spent the last few years fully immersed in Collaborative Vocal Improvisation and is passionate about this form of singing as one that empowers others to explore their voices and find joy in music.
You can find out more about the events Pearl runs at www.withonevoice.co.uk

Brigite:
Brigite is a folk singer-songwriter, intuitive voice work practitioner, and Tantric, trauma-informed yoga teacher who has developed an earth-based intuitive singing practice inspired by her mother’s professional work and her off-grid childhood.
After a life-threatening accident, brigite grew curious about the links between trauma, embodiment, vocal expression and authentic living leading her to discover tools from Yoga which aided her physical, spiritual, and emotional recovery. She has since completed training in Krama Vinyasa Tantra and trauma-informed yoga and immersed in the study of Collaborative Vocal Improvisation.
Brigite’s passion for facilitating voice work and yoga comes from the desire to help others become more present and grounded in themselves so that they can set their voice free and establish an authentic relationship with themselves.
You can find out more about the events Brigite runs at www.brigiterowan.co.uk

Practical Information

Location:
We'll gather in the gorgeous Miserden Village Hall.
Dates:
Saturday 18th January
Times:
10.00am - 3.30pm.
What to Bring:
Bring a yoga mat/sheepskin, a blanket, a water bottle and anything else you need to make yourself comfortable for floor based practice
Please bring a warm coat and some good boots for walking as we will be going on a lunchtime walk to immerse and sing in the beautiful landscape
Food:
A nourishing and warming vegetarian lunch will be prepared for you to allow you to sink into the restfulness and creativity of the weekend. There will also be tea and cake prepared for break time. Gluten Free and Vegan Diets will be catered for but please do bring anything else you may need to snack on throughout the day.

Cost (Including Lunch and Cakes):
£45 Supporters
£35 General
£25 Low income
If cost is a barrier please contact Brigite or Pearl. We will have a limited number of bursary places available.