"Free the Body, Free the Voice. Paris Kern has helped countless people free unnecessary stress from the body, and I've watched singers experience immediate and positive vocal changes with her masterful guidance. She has a generous spirit and gentle touch, backed by decades of experience in the Feldenkrais Technique. She is not to be missed."
-Judi Vinar, Voice Teacher and Singer
Your Body Sings presents
Long River CircleSinging in Putney Vermont
Lead by Paris Kern and Friends
The Fourth Sunday, each month 3-4:30 pm
Where: Putney Friends Meeting 17 Bellows Falls Rd, Putney, VT 05346
Cost: $10-20 Sliding scale. No one turned away due to lack of funds
VOCAL IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP FEB. 1, 2025 at Main Street Arts, Saxtons River VT click here : for more information
CircleSinging, a term coined by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, is a form of spontaneous choral singing with ancient roots. A group of singers takes part in an ever-shifting tapestry of musical patterns, created and shared in-the-moment by a song leader. Everybody has the potential to sing and participate in such musical experiences alongside others, supporting each other and tapping into each person’s natural musicianship.
Paris has shown me how to reach that "sweet spot" in producing a glorious sound on the trumpet. After each session I can't wait to pick up my horn!
Rene Shapiro , Assistant Principal Trumpet, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Paris Kern is a Singer focusing primarily on Traditional Folk music and spontaneous composition known as CircleSinging, a form of choral singing developed by Bobby McFerrin. She has also been a Feldenkrais Teacher for 30 years. Paris is now combining these two areas of her life to help singers and musicians discover more freedom, ease and joy in their voice. Using Awareness Through Movement(R) lessons along with movement and vocal explorations musicians discover new potential and uncover old habits that get in the way of their ability to express themselves. The workshops move between making music together and alone, participating in Awareness Through Movement lessons and Master Class work with individuals. Open to the Professional and Amateur Musicians- all will progress at their own level.