Ancient forms of musical expression
Voice and rhythm workshop with
Elizabeth Setzer and Laura Inserra
Fridays August 19th and 26th
from 7pm to 9pm
Italian Cultural Institute
814 Montgomery Street • San Francisco
Explore voice and rhythm practices rooted in Eastern European folk singing and rhythmic traditions from around the world.
The voice is a profoundly moving, deeply personal, infinitely varied musical instrument. Rhythms allow you to connect to your natural balance and to harmonize your life. Our approach to these expressive forms begins with deep listening, so each person can bring forth an expression that is authentic to the moment and to the self. We will share songs and rhythms to build expressive vocabulary, and explore improvisation based on these two musical elements.
This workshop offers the opportunity to explore your vocal and rhythmical ability within a group experience. You do not have to consider yourself to be a “singer” or a “percussionist” to participate. We wholeheartedly encourage all who feel inspired to come and join us in this exploration of voice and rhythm. We will practice cultivating the beginner’s mind, novice and professional alike.
Register by August 15th for a discounted price of $90 for both days.
After the 15th, the price becomes $110 for both days or $60 for an individual day.
(Yes, you can participate even if you can not make both days). RSVP (415) 788-7142 x18
This workshop will be possible only if it reaches a minimum of 5 people. So invite your friends and immerse yourself in music!
Laura Inserra is a vibrant and talented composer, multi-instrumentalist, teacher and artistic director. She is a classically trained musician with a strong improvisational background who utilizes multiple musical and performance skills. A native of Sicily, her work in Italy is well- known, including integral participation in the composition of numerous movie scores and the artistic direction of innovative live productions. www.laurainserra.com
Elizabeth Setzer is an American musician, she received the BA in music at Mills College in Oakland, CA. Elizabeth studied Bulgarian folk singing with Svetla Stanilova at the Academy of Music in Plovdiv, Bulgaria on a Fulbright grant for one year. During this time she performed with the Phillipopoly Folk Ensemble, and studied the Bulgarian tambura with Vladimir Vladimirov. In January 2009 she began to sing with KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble in Oakland, California, and now she serves as the group’s Music Director. www.kitka.org
