Saturday, June 18, at Hamilton Public Library
11 am to 2 pm film screening and performances (then 2-4 pm workshop)
JODI GILBERT VOCAL WORKSHOP (HPL–HAMILTON ROOM)
Amsterdam-based American vocalist, dancer, actor, and pedagogue Jodi Gilbert has enjoyed a fascinating and eclectic career thus far. She has received several grants to study theatrical forms and music (Wayang Kulit and Gender) in Bali and was sent to Mongolia by the Dutch government to work and perform with Mongolian musicians and singers. She continues to teach privately sponsored workshops in voice, dance, theatre, improvisation, and Balkan song throughout Europe and the USA.
This workshop focuses on the voice and the unknown regions of the voice; the expansion of the boundaries of vocal possibilities. Through the exploration of improvisational ideas and games based on rhythm, timing, physicality, counterpoint, personal expression and emotion, we will discover a broader definition of musicality that can expand ones personal musical vocabulary and freedom of expression.
The workshop will begin with a highly physical and vocal warm-up and move into various exercises focusing on freeing one’s thinking and judgemental mind to discover the expressive and personal voice. Elements of intention, texture, emotion, images, timing, color, timbre, dynamics, and physicality of sound will be employed.
This workshop is open to everyone, musicians and lay-persons alike. No previous singing experience is necessary. The workshop is for anyone with an adventurous spirit.
Free event… we do appreciate donations
PLEASE REGISTER VIA EVENTBRITE
Water & snacks available by donation
Limited capacity, masks, social distancing and vaccine passports may be required.
These concerts are made possible by kind support from Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Heritage, City of Hamilton, and Ontario Trillium Foundation. Big thanks to these funders for believing in what we aim to do.
Also a big thanks to The Cotton Factory, Bayfront Park, Bridgeworks and the Hamilton Public Library (for partnering with us and) for opening their doors to us …the Hamilton Spectator for their support.
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