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GLOBAL MUSIC COLLECTIVE AT ONE WORLD COLLEGE OF MUSIC

This Workshop done over two sessions on 13th and 24th Sept will take participants through an immersive experience of different philosophies and approaches to song writing . In session 1 ,participants will be witness and contribute to an initial meeting of artists from different cultures and backgrounds initiating the process of creating music together.
The 2nd session (Sun, 24th Sept , 4:00 pm ), would be more into "almost finished " songs which the four artists create in this process of collaboration over a month.
The Global Music Collective is an international music organization with a constantly growing series of recordings, performances, collaborations, workshops, and forums. We bring together independent artists across the world to embark on ambitious collaborations to cross cultural, linguistic, and genre divides. Its founders Kate Bass and Richie “Robot” Steighner have travelled to over 70 nations to build bridges with music.

Whilst in India, the GMC will be collaborating with two outstanding musicians in Harpreet and Santur Kundu, to record our 6 album EP and perform across Delhi- NCR towards the end of September. Along with working with these core collaborators, GMC will also in addition work with several musicians who will be featured during their live performances. These musicians will be from across genres and styles, making this a true confluence of sounds from India and the USA.

Lead Collaborators

Kate Bass: Lead Collaborator and Co-Founder

KATE BASS is an internationally sought-after singer, songwriter, speaker, teacher, and creative facilitator for programs and festivals around the world. Her master classes and workshops in songwriting, voice, musical theater, and opera have been featured in conventions and programs throughout the US and Europe, as well as many U.S. Embassy-funded programs in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. As a performer, Kate has toured extensively in many varying musical genres. She has performed in numerous Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning shows and albums, from Broadway to Film, TV, and Music internationally.

She appeared as a soloist numerous times at Carnegie Hall, with the New York Philharmonic, the ColoradoSymphony, and the American Symphony Orchestra, among others, and continues to tour internationally in musical theater, opera, and as a singer-songwriter. As a composer and singer-songwriter, Kate has released four albums, debuting on international radio in 2013. Kate has been hailed by the press as “easy to love,” “infectious,” and “one of the best vocalists on the scene today.” She was a Teaching Artist-in-Residence for the Metropolitan Opera as well as a professor and Musical Director at Pepperdine University, and now leads masterclasses, songwriting workshops, and cross-cultural projects around the globe for organizations such as the Girl Scouts, the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Classical Singer Magazine, and American Voices, with her most recent U.S. State Department-sponsored programs in Egypt, Nigeria, Eritrea, Uganda, Lebanon, and Turkmenistan.

Richie “Robot” Steighner: Lead Collaborator and Co-Founder

RICHIE “ROBOT” STEIGHNER is an American producer, champion beatboxer, and global music instructor who has travelled the world making noise for over two decades. He has performed in over 60 countries and worked with 27 US Embassies to build programs around music and cultural diplomacy. His specialty is in collaborative voice-powered pop & hip hop, producing and writing group songs in 18 different languages. He’s served in dozens of Arts Envoys, 5 American Music Abroad tours, 7 YES Academies, an AMA Academy, and produces Wordplay (ECA’s media literacy through song lyrics project). He has won numerous CARA awards for songwriting and production, the HIMPFF award for best film score, and is the National Harmony Sweepstakes Champion.

Richard founded the Well Versed program (winner of CDAF grant), Fusion Music Academy (developing artists in Australia), the Hong Kong Music Walk (youth-engagement program in Hong Kong), and dozens of individual artists. He has also served as Artist in Residence with NYPA and as a Guest Instructor with Youth on Record, London A Cappella, Vocal Asia, Camp A Cappella, Vocal Australia, and SoJam. He worked as a Competition Adjudicator for American Music Abroad, Sri Lanka’s MusicFest, New Faces Talent, Mile High Music Festival, Harmony Sweepstakes, and BOSS A Cappella Festival

Highlight Artists from India

Highlight Artists from India

HARPREET is a versatile artiste, who sings original musical compositions in Hindi, as well as, in regional Indian languages and dialects such as Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Rajasthani and Haryanvi.

He is best known for creating musical scores to epic works of humanist poets like Kabir and Bulleh Shah.Credited for taking celebrated poets to the masses, Harpreet has also composed popular hummable tunes to words of poets such as Pash (Avtar Singh Sandhu), Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Nirala (Suryakant Tripathi). The rhythmic blend of soulful poetry to the pulsating sounds of guitar and percussion are at once unique and innovative, familiar and foreign.

Harpreet has performed at Rajasthan Kabir Yatra, Mahindra Kabira Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, Sacred Pushkar, Sacred Amritsar Festival, and many more festivals across India and abroad.

Santur Kundu: India Core Collaborator

  • https://www.instagram.com/santur_kundu/
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcgOupO4yAI
  • https://www.facebook.com/santur.kundu

SANTUR KUNDU is an extremely talented and skilled musician, who has achieved significant success at such a young age. Despite being skilled in singing, songwriting, and music production, Santur has also mastered musical instruments like the Guitar, Keyboard, and Harmonium. He is best known for his incredible voice and for being a skilled exponent of the art of vocalising rhythms through Konnakol.

Santur is currently one of the lead Vocalists and the choir manager at the award winning Anirudh Varma Collective. He is also currently working with the acclaimed electronic duo, The Midival Punditz and has been a vocalist for the Nandan Borker Collective and VnA Music.

Day/Date
Session 1- Sat , 16th Sept 2023 at 5:30 pm

Session 2 - Sun , 24th Sept 2023 at 4:00 pm

Time
Gate - Open to all

Jazz Appreciation Workshop

To be entirely honest, attending an event that calls itself "Jazz for Kids" is not how I typically imagine myself spending a Saturday afternoon. Jokes aside however, had I really felt that way, I would have seriously missed out on so much inspiration, wisdom, and the pure joy of listening to and appreciating music as a shared experience.Jazz for kids brought exactly what it had promised, but also so much more. It was meant to introduce young kids (or unfamiliar adults) to the spirit of Jazz. And it did that with so much enthusiasm, and an energy so infectious that you had no choice but to participate with all your attention.
The host, saxophonist Rolf Delfos began by introducing the audience to how a typical Jazz ensemble operates, and the role each instrument is supposed to play within it. He explained how Jazz is an improvised form of music, traditionally learned aurally as opposed to being read from a sheet. The band also demonstrated how improvisation works in the context of Jazz; how there is usually an agreed upon form that the musicians take turns improvising over. The form is also however, not always set in stone and musicians often play around with it and expand upon it while improvising.This was all done as musicians of the highest calibre played popular Jazz tunes, or standards, demonstrating the ideas and concepts that they talked about. They also encouraged willing audience members to get on stage and improvise along with them. Truly an awe-inspiring experience!
Personally, for me, attending this event reinforced the idea that consumption of music, or art in general can never be a passive act. A diligent audience actively listens, understands, internalizes and feels the music just as much as the musicians playing it. The audience was made to actively participate by the musicians on stage, willing or not. Tapping your feet, feeling the groove, singing the melody, these are all skills that are important to musicians and listeners alike. An audience member that can do these things is essentially more in touch with the music, and has much more to gain from it, is what I personally believe. Music is after all a means of expression and communication, a language, so to speak. To understand bigger structures - sentences, paragraphs, you need to be able to make sense of the building blocks - the alphabet, vocabulary, and grammar. And I believe that music also works in a very similar fashion.

I wish that more people would get to experience things like this often. In a world with an over-abundance of music, conscious consumption of it has become a lost art. I'm so glad that the school is making an attempt to change this by organising such events. Incredibly happy that I got to be a part of it this time, and hope that there's more to come!

Thank you to everyone at One World!
~Achyut Mujoo

Achyut is a senior student of Guitar & Ensembles at One World College of Music

Day/Date
Sat , 22nd April 2023

Time
11 am - 12 pm
Gate - Open to all

Watch video here:-
https://youtu.be/wY6WhnHOY9Y

Cuban Rhythm & Song

OKAN - www.okanmusica.com – is a women-led contemporary Afro-Cuban Jazz quartet. Taking its name from the word for heart or soul in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN fuses Afro-Cuban and other global rhythms with jazz, folk and classical forms. Embracing genres and roles that have historically been dominated by men, co-leaders, composers and multi-instrumentalists Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne bring a fresh perspective to Latin and world jazz fusion through their powerful vocals, incredible musicianship and potent lyrical content. Both are JUNO-nominees for their work with Battle of Santiago and Grammy-nominees and JUNO winners for their contributions to Jane Bunnett and Maqueque of which they are former members. The band won the Independent Music Award in Jazz & World Music Categories as well as the Rising Star Stingray Award.

Living and collaborating in the intensely multicultural city of Toronto has enriched OKAN’s compositions with influences from Brazil, Spain and New Orleans. Having performed at the Beaches, Toronto and Markham Jazz Festivals as well as Harbourfront, Lulaworld Kultrun and the National Arts Centre, OKAN is all set to create waves in India at the Jaipur Jazz and Blues Festival in Feb 2020.

The Masterclass will have Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne of OKAN take you to an imaginary trip to Cuba through rhythms and some old popular Cuban songs in Spanish.

Day/Date
Wednesday 16th February 2020

Time
6 pm onwards
Gate - Open to all

Watch video here:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8g4AWdKaJM

Call
+91 8800699744 to register.

French Song Workshop and Vocal Technique: Part 1

The world of French songs or ‘Chanson Française’ is one that has had a deep influence on contemporary pop music. The work of legendary singers like Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel and Charles Aznavour who developed the form with their fine sense of poetry and unique style is central to French culture and music. French songs inspired many of the most famous American singers and their popular songs like Elvis Presley with “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, Frank Sinatra’s “Autumn Leaves”, “My Way” and of course Louis Armstrong with “La Vie en Rose”

This workshop explores this beautiful repertoire while working on essential skills; vocal technique through individual sessions, and voice and breathing exercises, history, sight-reading, ear-training, singing in harmony, poetry and declamation and performance skills through both individual and group sessions.

There are songs of all levels of difficulty, so the workshop works great whether you’re a young learner, a professional singer, or just someone who wants to discover French culture and language!

Born into a French-Italian family, Harmonie Deschamps studied singing and drama from an early age. She graduated from the National Conservatory of Paris completing her Masters in the Vocal Progral and has performed in several opera productions (notably, the title role in La Serva Padrona by Pergolesi at the Opera of Reims, "Phénice" in Armide by Gluck with the renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski at the Philarmonie de Paris, "Proserpina" in Monteverdi's Orfeo at the Arsenal of Metz and "Carolina" in Il Matrimonio Segreto by Cimarosa in Paris. Also an actress, she founded the group "Les Artisans de l'Ephémère", creating several plays, shows for children, readings, musical performances and concerts.

Dates:
28th/ 29th/ 30th/ 31st Jan

Performance:
Saturday 1st Feb , 5:00 pm
2 Vocal Technique lessons per participant + 4 group sessions per participant.

Fee:
2500/ for entire program. 1500/ only group sessions.

Registration opens 22nd Jan . Closes on 25th Jan .

Email chan@oneworldmusic.in
Call +91 8800699744

Slots on first come first served basis.

Introduction to Western A cappella Music

OWCM brings to you the second edition of workshops conducted by Harmonie Deschamps and Bhanu Sharma, musicians with vast musical experience in various genres, both having completed their musical education and training at conservatories in Paris, France.

They will be conducting a 4/5 day workshop on Polyphonic Acapella music of the Western Classical tradition.
The genre was abounding throughout Europe, particularly in the Renaissance and Baroque periods (from the 16th to the beginning of the 18th century). The complexity of the music, it’s richness in variety and the fact that it is performed acoustically (without microphones) make it invaluable in strengthening ones musical intelligence and vocal technique. With pieces in Italian, German, French, Spanish, Russian, among other languages it is also a great way to be introduced to European culture and poetry.

Working on this beautiful music, many important musical skills will be imparted; breathing, vocal technique and using the body to sing, learning to read sheet music, ear-training and the workings of harmony, musical interpretation, languages and articulation, theatre, poetry and declamation...
We will have a small concert showcasing the work done on the last day!

To register and enroll, Call us at 98117 64795 and 9810189070 .

The fee for the programme is INR 4k for those who enrol by 8th August and 5k for after 8th August .

Enrolling only 12 students so hurry if interested.

Perform your Story

Are you itching to tell a story but no one is listening to you? Theatre can be a powerful medium to express yourself and the stories you hold deep inside you. These narratives can transform you and your community for the better. Using Augusto Boal’s Image Theatre techniques, we will explore the magic of non-verbal storytelling. This workshop is open to all ages 13+. No theatre experience necessary, just stories that you are waiting to share 🙂

Facilitated by Akhila Khanna, a teaching artist with a passion for theatre education and performance activism from New Delhi.

Workshop dates & Time :
Saturday 22nd June and Sunday 23rd June 2019 11 am-1 pm.
Alternate Dates - Monday 24th June and Tuesday 25th June

Workshop fee : INR 2200/
To register email akhilakhanna1995@gmail.com | Chan@oneworldmusic.in
or call +919355160889 / 919718977804
(Registration mandatory since seats are limited)

Theatre Lab

Block your dates, practice your notes and put on your artist hat as we give you an opportunity to unleash your creative expression. We invite artists ( 8 years and above) to be a part of a series of workshops where we explore musicality, scripting , rhythm, song writing , set designing and amalgamation of all to create a Musical Production.

Workshop days - one session every Weekend…Saturday
Workshop time:- 11 am -1 pm
Workshop period :- 14th April - end May
Fee - INR 5200/-
Limited seats for new aspirants.
Enrolment open

Contact :-
+919810189070, +919953091529
nidhi@oneworldmusic.in, anannya@oneworldmusic.in

WORKSHOP THEMES:-
Understanding Musical Theatre SCHEDULED ON 14TH APRIL SUNDAY 10 AM TO 12 NOON

FOLLOWED BY ...
Sat 20th April (11 am - 1 pm) - Creative Writing and Script Writing
Sat 27th April (11 am -1 pm) -Story Boarding
Sat 4th May 11 am -1 pm) - Body & Voice work
Sat 11th May ( 11 am - 1 pm) - Emotions & Expression
Sat 11th May ( 11 am- 1 pm) - Song Writing
Sat 18th May (11 am- 1pm) - Designing a Production
Sat 25th May (11 am - 1 pm) - Putting the Production together.

With a final showing date to be announced.

Learn to Improvise

Learn how to improvise using major and minor scales/pentatonic over chord-changes using/ reading motifs on different styles of music.

Use your imagination and explore a musical time in your life.
Invitation only to One World Students who know chords.

Perform Your Story: An Introduction to Image Theatre

Are you itching to tell a story but no one is listening to you?

Theatre can be a powerful medium to express yourself and the stories you hold deep inside you. In this workshop, we will use Augusto Boal’s Image Theatre techniques to explore non-verbal storytelling.

Augusto Boal was a Brazilian theatre practitioner and founder of ‘Theatre of the Oppressed’, a form that seeks to inspire people to bring about a positive change in their communities.

Through physical theatre games, movement and music we will bring our imaginations and stories alive. The workshop will culminate in a creation of short image theatre scenes, no longer than a few minutes that capture the unique voices in the room.
This workshop is open to ages 13+. Please come dressed to move.

Please Note -

  • Ensure the participant is able to attend the entire 3 hour session from 10 am to 1pm on Sunday November 11th.
  • A 15 minute break will be provided in the middle of the session.
  • Plan to arrive a little early. Late arrivals will delay team building activities and workshop momentum.
  • This workshop is for everyone above 13 years of age.
  • No preparation or prior experience required, just stories you want to share and a willingness to dive into the realm of image theatre.

    • Workshop fee : INR 1200/-

    To pay online email at
    administrator@oneworldmusic.in|Chan@oneworldmusic.in

    Or in cash on the day of workshop. (Registration mandatory since limited seats).

    Contact us at - +91 8800699744 / +91 9718977804,

Musical Theatre Workshop

Enter the realm of make-believe as we, at One world college of music, bring theatre and music in our musical workshop for students above the age of 12 . Here the students will learn about what goes on behind the scenes to pull off musical melodramas from basics of stage design, to crafting motifs and learn different nuances of storytelling that it entails. Push your creative limits by taking an old fairytale and reinventing it or write your own story from scratch. This summer workshop is a definite look-out for all day-dreamers and storytellers.

Blues Performance Workshop

The mother of most contemporary music genres, Blues originated from the enslavement of African Americans, voicing out their pain and suffering through music. With its roots in African heritage, Blues as a music genre traditionally incorporated spiritual and work songs. Over the years in changed in character becoming one of the widely performed genres in the world, which eventually created a way for RnB, Soul, Rock n Roll and other contemporary genres of music. Growing out of its traditional folk sound to a more polished modern sound, it is now accepted as one of the core elements of nearly all contemporary genres, and taught in music schools and performed in one form or other by musicians across the world.

This workshop focuses on studying the Blues in brief starting with the origin and history of Blues to its current avatar in the current music context. The sessions focus on the history of Blues and its evolution, studying and understanding the sub genres of Blues, identifying a typical 12 bar blues pattern and the ability to play over a standard blues head and improvise. In addition the workshop also discusses some of the known blues artists and their interpretation of common Blues standards. It is a comprehensive workshop with interactive sessions and question answer forums.

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