Leading as a Way of Listening: A weekend of learning for emerging leaders of community singing

*note: there will be an optional evening community singing experience with the wider community on Friday, Oct 4th from 6:30-8:30 pm. 

Are you interested in learning to be a song leader? Consider this weekend of learning for emerging community song leaders.

Liz Rog is thrilled to offer a song leader training weekend for Folk School Leaders and Folklore Village community members, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to incorporate community singing into their programs.

At this workshop you will find connection to other emerging songleaders; a chance to learn and practice the tools of songleading among supportive peers; songs and resources galore; and encouragement to go home and continue on the path!   We’ll talk about the history and culture of community singing. We’ll consider the singing wounds of our society and how we can be part of the healing. We’ll prepare to offer and receive hospitality through singing in community! 

We gather around these questions, and the form we use is songleading. We stand as witnesses to each other’s stepping up, celebrating the different strengths and styles of each and all. The tools we practice can be used in everyday settings: around a kitchen table, in houses of worship, in healing spaces, in movements for change. Our workshop is a circle of belonging, and each person returns home with their own version of what it means to hold space with grace, energy, and ever-growing skill. This is the beginning. 

Skill Level: 
No experience necessary, simply an earnest interest in learning to lead community singing, and the ability to carry a tune! 

Early-bird Regular Registration Fee (by September 16, 2024):  $135
After September 16: $150

Special Folk School Alliance Registration (limited to a maximum of 5 participants):
The Folk School Alliance is partnering with the Center for Belonging Folk School to offer in-person training aimed at seeding community singing in folk schools in exchange for thoughtful participatory action research. Our goal is to empower folk schools like yours to create deeper connections and lasting bonds among participants through the power of community singing. For this opportunity, please contact The Center for Belonging: centerforbelongingfolkschool@gmail.com