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Subject: Song Circles From: Sail Date: 12 Jan 99 - 06:38 PM How does a body start a song circle? I am not musically talented, don't play anything, but do have a copy of "Rise Up Singing." Most people in this area have never heard of it. Thanks. |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Jack (Who is called Jack) Date: 12 Jan 99 - 07:23 PM (Now Now Mr Finn, be kind) Best way I know of is to get some friends who might like to sing together to meet at your house. Put some coffee on and then show 'em this book you found that has all those lyrics nobody can remember--and look its really only $15, so we could all get a copy and come back here next week or next month, and wouldn't it be great just to sit around and be able to sing some of these songs together. If it catches on you could advertise it some way let others in the community know where and when to come. If it gets too big for your house you could find a public venue like a local church. |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Bill D Date: 12 Jan 99 - 07:39 PM post something about your area...you 'might' be surprised...unless you are in a very small town, there are often groups meeting near you that never heard of... |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: little ree Date: 12 Jan 99 - 08:36 PM hmmmm....i guess you just call up some friends and say "hey--comeon over" I play guitar and so do many of my friends, but usually people just show up with drums or penny whistles or anything and sometimes we use what's around the appartment to make beutiful music...i think you just gotta get the the word out about it (btw, rise up....is my absolute favorite book...it's practically our bible)...oh yeah--it helps to have food around too.... |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Joe Offer Date: 12 Jan 99 - 09:26 PM Hi - you may wish to refer to this thread (click here) to see what's been discussed before. I think it's important to have a core group of maybe 6 people who are committed to doing it on a regular basis. Set a date - the first Friday of every month, for example - and stick to it. Word of mouth may work better than flyers or other advertising for drawing participants. It helps to have a couple of guitars to keep the music going, but a cappella can work. I prefer my regular song circle group that welcomes people at all levels of talent, but I admit that I have sometimes found the more exclusive groups to be a welcome relief - the songs in the blue bible do get old after a while, and it's nice to sing with people who look at each other, instead of at books. It's important to keep the group fresh and vibrant. Maybe the solution to all the complaints about the over-use of Rise Up Singing is to encourage people to sing at least a few songs that they don't need books or song sheets for. Good luck, Sail. I've been singing in two or three monthly song circles for five years or so, and it's one of the nicest things in my life. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Barry Finn Date: 13 Jan 99 - 01:20 AM Jack (Who is called Jack), come on, am I that bad, I'm just not a (RUS) bible thumper & I'm all for a good time singing. I'd have to agree with Joe on finding a core group of singers to help keep it going until it can sustain itself. Relaxed, comfortable, friendly, flowing, amusing, these are the adjectives that come to mind when I think of a singing session. I do perfer a bar session though, not everyone can or wants to sing & there's alot to be said for those that add to the session just because they love to listen. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Barbara Date: 13 Jan 99 - 12:32 PM If you like singing in bars, either you smoke yourself or you've had the amazing fortune to find a pub or bar that isn't wall to wall cigarette exhaust. Those of us who don't routinely harden off our vocal cords this way don't last very long in the standard bar atmosphere (or lack of it). That is to say, don't mind the cords pickled, but prefer not smoked. Blessings, Barbara |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Barry Finn Date: 13 Jan 99 - 02:49 PM Hi Barbara, Nope gave up smoking about a year ago & the pub we sing in doesn't get much of a crowd, we also sing on the lower level (Boston has also recently banned smoking in bars where food is served). It's not the smoke that I like or miss so much & it's not the drink (I hardly tip a cup), though others may differ on that, it's more that there's no invite for the rest of the world to walk in off the street & enjoy. At a house or church you're there because you've been invited by flyer or maybe a society calendar or maybe know someone or it's been put out as a folkie place to be. I'd perfer it be for anyone to just pull up by accident or on purpose if it pleases them. I'm also used to bar sessions after over 20 yrs of attending them & I do find them to be less structured, more informal & alot more fun. Barry |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: Bert Date: 13 Jan 99 - 03:48 PM First tell us what city you are in and when you are starting. I would suggest leaving an email address where you can be reached, then you won't have to post your street address and phone number on the web. If there are any Mudcateers in the area they will probably drop in. Bert. |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: sail Date: 14 Jan 99 - 07:54 PM Good ideas everyone! Thanks. If any mudcatters live in Bradenton, Florida and would like to join a song circle contact me at my e-mail address: sail@bhip.infi.net. |
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Subject: RE: Song Circles From: George Henderson Nenagh singers circle Date: 15 Jan 99 - 08:00 AM Have a look at our web site http://www.geocities.com/Broadway/Alley/4749/ It will give you an idea of how we started but I agree with Joe. You will need to get 5 or 6 committed singers to get it going. We ask for a voluntary contribution of £1.00 ($1.50) and we run an occasional raffle. This gives small funds and we use this to invite a guest from somewhere outside our area. This acts as a stimulus to the other members, giving us all variety, and at the same time the incentive to learn new material. We find it works very well. |
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