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SUMMARY:Group Singing: The Heart of Resistance Movements (Ben Grosscup\, Peoples Music Network)
DESCRIPTION:\nGroup Singing: The Heart of Resistance Movements \nHow can musically-inspired activists put song back at the center of protest?  Group singing at strikes and demonstrations can: 1) Generate courage and collective power; 2) Intimidate political adversaries; 3) Bring joy to movement events; and 4) Convey key ideas in memorable ways.   Yet despite music’s power\, its use—especially group singing with sharp political content—has declined in U.S. protests. Few major progressive organizations prioritize music when planning demonstrations. This workshop explores how independent\, musically-inspired activists can reach out to organizers and highlight the political value of the songs they bring. \nPart 1: Putting Music on the Agenda (1:30–2:45pm)\nWe’ll begin by identifying the group’s top priorities for what they want music to do at protests. Then\, we’ll explore how musicians can build collaborative relationships with movement leaders to bring those priorities to life. A playful theatre exercise will help us examine how ego—especially among performers—can get in the way of serving the collective. We’ll discuss ways of addressing common hesitations organizers have about using music.  In small groups\, we’ll develop strategies to make song a more vital part of movement culture. \nPart 2: Activist Song Leader Performance Lab (3:00–4:15pm)\nThis session focuses on the craft of song leadership. Participants can try leading a song with a strong sing along component that they plan to use in a demonstration. We’ll re-create the protest context and give feedback based on the priorities identified in Part 1. Through this process\, we’ll sharpen key elements of effective song leadership—choosing the right song for the right occasion\, lyrics\, scansion\, rhythm\, melody\, and the overall performance—so music can serve its full political potential. \n\nPresenter:\n\n\nBEN GROSSCUP sings about the ideas and values of the revolutionary social movements he’s part of.  Drawing upon activist folk singing traditions\, he brings new songs to the rallies\, strikes\, picket lines\, and virtual events where they’re most relevant.  He leads purposeful group singing that raises political consciousness.  https://www.youtube.com/c/BenGrosscup \nBen is executive director of The People’s Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle\, a diverse community of singers\, artists\, and activists that cultivates music and cultural work as catalysts for a just and peaceful world.  PMN hosts regular online and in-person musical collaborations\, involving artists world-wide. https://peoplesmusic.org/\n\n
URL:https://worldfellowship.org/event/group-singing-the-heart-of-resistance-movements-ben-grosscup-peoples-music-network/
LOCATION:World Fellowship Center\, 368 Drake Hill Rd\, Albany\, NH\, 03818\, United States
CATEGORIES:Program Presentation,Workshop
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