Workshop Description:

Join Moira for an evening of joyful, accessible singing & community building. Discover and develop flexibility within your own voice and range – both technically and artistically. Develop simple body percussion and movement as a natural part of your singing performance. Explore phrasing, ornaments, dissonance and timbre. Moira will lead warmups, musical games, and the singing of new and old folk songs in rich vocal harmony. The workshop is open to singers of all levels and ages.

Tickets are offered on a sliding-scale, $30-$75, to make this workshop accessible to all. Please give generously. 5% of your ticket price will go to toward a humanitarian cause via the ticketing company, Humanitix.

Moira’s Bio:

Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability to inspire singers of all levels. Moira is a celebrated educator, teaching at leading musical institutions and inspiring singers of all backgrounds. She's published over 100 choral works that are sung by millions of singers worldwide. With a deep respect for the cultural roles of singing, Moira blends teaching, composing, and performing to empower communities and celebrate the transformative power of music.

Known for her rich voice and dynamic stage presence, Moira has collaborated with some of the most celebrated names in music, including Tune-Yards, Eric Whitacre, Chris Thile, Hilary Hahn, and Morten Lauridsen. As a member of Tune-Yards, she has performed on major platforms such as Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the UK’s Later… with Jools Holland. Recently, she performed & recorded for Chris Thile's project 'Attention!' and Laurie Anderson's ARK.