Community Sing with Debbie Nargi-Brown
Description
Please join us for a special evening of community singing with guest songleader Debbie Nargi-Brown from Santa Cruz, CA. We will dive deep into songs of the heart and Soul - prepare to belt it out and be immersed in glorious sound! Debbie brings her original groovin' songs with layered parts and harmonies - from raucous celebration to deep heart-crack-open journeys.
Songs are taught in the moment, call-and-echo style — accessible, community-based, and rooted in connection over perfection. Bring your voice and your heart exactly as they are. All are welcome; no experience needed.
The evening will open with local songleader Kira Seto of Voices Rising Community Choir. Drum accompaniment by Gabe Shonerd.
If you've sung with Kira & Voices Rising before, you may recognize Debbie's songs: "Roadblock", "Great, Grand, Glorious", "Hope".
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Thursday, July 23
TIME: 6:00pm (doors) 6:30-8:30pm (singing)
WHERE: Heritage Hall - First Presbyterian
ADDRESS: 230 NE 9th St, Bend
TICKETS
We use sliding scale pricing to keep the event accessible while supporting artists and production costs. Please pay what you can within the range. Higher-tier tickets help subsidize lower-cost access.
A small booking fee will be added to each ticket — Humanitix profits go to charity.
1) EARLY BIRD TICKETS: $15-30
Available through June 29
2) GENERAL ADMISSION: $20-35
Begins June 30 and continues at the door. Online sales end July 22.
3) AT THE DOOR: $20-35
Cash, check, PayPal, or Venmo
** If cost is a barrier or you’re interested in work trade, please reach out. We want everyone who wants to attend to be able to join us. **
ABOUT US
DEBBIE NARGI-BROWN
Debbie Nargi-Brown is a gifted community songleader and a talented singer-songwriter, she offers her songs with love, compassion, and the hope of bringing joy and healing to others. Debbie’s lyrics and melodies are sung all over the world. She writes songs for the heart, healing, transformation, love, grief, and all that connects us as human beings. Bringing people together in dance and song is one of her greatest joys in life! Debbie has taught singing and African Inspired dance for over three decades, and is a powerhouse of a human.
Learn more:
Listen to Debbie's music:
Website, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, YouTube, AND ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS - Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes etc.
KIRA SETO & VOICES RISING
Kira (she/her) is a multiracial (white and Japanese) community songleader passionate about weaving rich tapestries of sound through accessible, oral-tradition singing. She brings a joyful, soulful presence to group singing and believes deeply in its transformative power for connection, empowerment, and healing.
She has been leading a cappella group singing since 2017. She is a student of Lisa Littlebird’s Songleader Flight School (2020) and a graduate of the Community Choir Leadership Training (2023). Kira has been a featured songleader at festivals around the country, including Oregon Country Fair.
Kira currently directs Voices Rising Community Choir in Bend, a non-performing, experiential community singing group that fosters joy, depth, and interconnection. The choir is open to all voices with no audition required and sings a cappella, offering multiple seasons and events throughout the year.
Learn more & connect:
Website: https://linktr.ee/kira.seto
Facebook: @voicesrisingcc
FAQs
- I can't sing - am I welcome in this group?
100% YES! Most of the singers who join may not believe they can sing well, but within the safety of a large group find the support to open their natural voice and experience the joy of singing with others. You are not alone!
- Do I need prior singing experience or to be able to read sheet music to join?
Nope and nope! This form of singing is meant to be accessible to all no matter what level of experience you may have. No prior singing experience is necessary. All songs are fairly short and easy to learn and are taught on the spot by call-and-repeat.
- Are kids welcome?
Yes, AND...it's important for the group that there are minimal distractions. Kids who can be present or self-entertain quietly generally do well in these settings. Parents are asked to help mitigate any disruptive behaviors. Drawing & activity materials are available.
- Are pets allowed?
Only Trained Service Animals are allowed. They must remain leashed and stay by you during the event. Please let us know ahead what your animal is trained to do. Pets and Emotional Support animals must be left at home.
- Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
