Embodied Music Theory in Song

# Embodied Music Theory in Song #### Explore your body's experience of music theory in a delicious melting-pot of group harmony signing, somatic-awareness and nature. This is a nature-immersed vocal workshop with a slowed-down exploration of how the subtle sensations of the body respond to different intervals between notes - as an embodied approach to gaining confidence with your music theory knowledge. _Led by Suzi MacGregor and Katie Moberly - both professional singers, multi-instrumentalists and teachers with 25 years experience combined._ **What to expect:** - group circle singing in harmony, learning earth-based folk songs - harmony play to understand how your body experiences the relationships between notes in the folk songs - deeply relaxed nervous-system through vibration and nature-immersion - confidence when improvising and ‘noodling’ **This workshop is for:** - all levels of singers and musicians - musicians wishing to improve their knowledge of music theory and singing combined - intuitive singers who wish to develop their knowledge of music theory and confidence in jamming - anyone curious about the marvellous patterns and science behind music! Timings 14:45 - arrival 15:00 - welcome circle and warm up 15:30 - songs with Suzi 16:40 - BREAK 17:10 - somatic music theory with Katie 18:20 - closing circle 18:30 - END **Please arrive 15 mins early, meeting in the car park ready to walk to the location and begin at 15:00.** What to bring - notebook + pen (optional) - something comfy to sit on in the woods - snacks and nibbles for the break - plenty of water - weather-appropriate clothing Directions We will be singing together in the wonderful canopy of Conham River Park. We will meet in the Conham River car park at 2.45pm and walk to the location together at 3pm. Parking - there is free parking in the [Conham River Car Park](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TVE8u4VdwVQPzdgX7) - although this can get busy so please prepare to find alternative parking around The Swan Inn further up the road. Bicycle - feel free to bring your bikes into the tree canopy area where they will be by our group at all times. Your Facilitators  Hi! I’m Suzi MacGregor, a vocal specialist and musician based in Bristol, working between songwriting, vocal & performance coaching, choir leading and theatre. I want to help people fall in love with their voice and with singing with others, bringing connection and community through song. I’m currently teaching singing at Bath Spa University, about to release my debut album with Cuculi Records, Bristol - and I gig regularly with vocal group Tryani Collective. Look forward to meeting you ♥️  Katie's 15+ years as a professional jazz musician, facilitator and sensitive spirit have melded to create a focus on sharing how the subtle sensations of the nervous-system meets music theory and vibration, with an emphasis on healing. From her upbringing rich in nature, musical exploration and performance, she dived into the London jazz scene developing her fluency on bass guitar and being featured on BBC 6 Music and Jazz FM, before moving to Bristol to widen her practice to embrace the energetics of sound healing and embodiment where she shares her experience through sound healing events and workshops.