Circle Singing and Collaborative Vocal Improvisation Facilitator
Circle Singing and Vocal Improvisation
Circle Singing is an activity for people of any level of musical experience where small groups support the whole through singing repeated themes and others may improvise over them. Collaborative Vocal Improv is also quite accessible, and encompasses…
Active Listening
Group Activity
Group Creativity
Group Singing
Group Synchrony & Harmonisation
Improvisation
Workshop
Description
Circle Singing is an activity for people of any level of musical experience where small groups support the whole through singing repeated themes and others may improvise over them. Collaborative Vocal Improv is also quite accessible, and encompasses participants creating vocal or body music in the moment.
One time or series workshops for people who want to learn how to free up and play with their voice through vocal and rhythm games. For participants of varying musical experience.
Musicality is available to all human beings! The structure and playful entry of this course provides participants the ability to musically collaborate with others in ways that allow for listening, participation, and simultaneously learn new musical skills while having fun, strengthening brain function, and improving mood and confidence.
Benefits:
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Develop new neural-pathways and access to cross learning
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Overcome Inhibitions
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Build Connections
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Encourages risk-taking
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Enhances joy and confidence
Best for:
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Team Building
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Classes
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Parties
Benefits
Here is a short clip of me facilitating Circle Singing with OneVoice Circle Singers in Berkeley, CA 2024.
Additional Experience Info
Small groups are 10-20 / Large groups are 20 - 100.
Hosted by Renée Benmeleh
About the Host
Renée Benmeleh is the founder of Sound Nourishment and a dynamic facilitator with over 20 years of experience in world music, vocal performance, and community ritual. She holds a B.A. in Vocal Performance from Mills College and a certification in Sound, Voice, and Music Healing from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
Renée’s musical path spans jazz, vocal improvisation, East Indian Raga, Middle Eastern vocals and percussion, African and Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and more. A skilled multi-instrumentalist and drum circle facilitator, she has led transformative musical experiences for children, adults of all ages, corporations, institutions, private events, healing circles, families, and teams since 2001.
She has performed with The Orpheus World Music Ensemble, Project Vox, and is currently performing with the Sound Medicine team led by Pollyanna Bush, alongside members of Bobby McFerrin’s vocal ensemble Motion and other renowned musicians.
Renée was mentored by Peruvian ancestral sound healer Tito La Rosa and has facilitated ritual through song for over two decades in both the Lakota-Sioux ceremonial tradition and the Jewish Renewal community.
Please inquire for an Artist Resume.
*Please note: I can offer both interactive and passive experiences. Please visit website for more info.
VIDEO/AUDIO LINKS:
Sound Nourishment Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP8EUEqlKRI
Jamming with Bobby McFerrin and Motion: https://youtu.be/krS-y6-dBj8?si=I7CixWUg43wc1
Hut Facilitating Circle Singing at OneVoice CircleSingers: https://youtube.com/shorts/6dxqEWKv2ZM?si=XNJMc_X8q5pB1SfZ
Caged Bird: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQwJxlqPDYI
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/renee_benmeleh
Orpheus World Music Ensemble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ie9ggIxDL0
Travel Locations
Hello,
I have facilitated events all over the Bay Area and in Austin with Google. I am open to travel anywhere depending on the opportunity and ROI for accommodations. I am fluent in Spanish so that creates many options though much of my work can be conveyed without speaking a word!
Certifications & Credentials
Cert. in Sound, Voice, Music and Healing from California Institute of Integral Health.
Member of the National Organization for Arts in Health.
UOF Arts in Health Research Primer.
(please request a copy of my resume for more details)
I hold liability insurance.
Past Clients
Google, UCSF, Kaiser Permanente, JCCSF, National Organization of Arts in Health, Torah of Awakening, Women Advocates Rising, Biodanza, Ruth's Table, Stagebridge, OneVoice CircleSingers, G-Fest.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/Health
Location
Berkeley, CA, USA
Languages
English, Spanish
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Session Types Offered
Interactive (eg. improv, group-art, yoga etc.)
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Client Requirements
If traveling long distances, a sound system is required.
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