Retreat in Place XII

Duos

with Craig Shepard & Frank Sheldon

Friday, August 27th, 17:30 Eastern US

to Saturday, August 28th, 18:00 Eastern US

On the first session, we will pair up randomly. Within 24 hours, every duo composes a new work. Everyone performs on the last session. Voice and kitchen percussion only.

For: musicians, artists, professionals, laborers, home-makers, both beginners and those wishing to make a new beginning.

Participants commit to:

Attend two Zoom meetings and three teleconference meetings.
Write at least one piece and perform for the group.
Keep silence as you are able for twenty four hours between Zoom meetings.

Strong suggestions:

Complete abstention from email, news, and social media.

To apply:

email apply[at]creatingmusictogether[dot]org, tell us who you are and why you wish to join.

Where means allow, donations gladly accepted (no obligation):

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Why We are Doing This

"The current situation that the entire world is in has changed our perspectives about many things. One thing many have been complaining about is isolation and boredom. What can we do in this situation that will help us and help others? Be with ourselves. This isn’t something that we talk about much in our society but it can help us get through the current situation, as well as help us going forward. One way of being with oneself is to practice Silence, and so we are presenting this short course to help us all be with ourselves, to practice Silence together, while apart, and listening, to ourselves, to the world, and to each other." - Dev Ray, Assistant

"The current situation calls us to work, rest, connect, and communicate in ways that are new, constantly changing, and very uncertain. Sharing a day of listening and silence is one way to connect with what we have and what we can rely upon - self (spirit?), the place where we are, and an experience of connection and attention towards others that extends beyond a screen, a camera, a microphone, and an internet connection." - Doug Farrand, Assistant

"Practicing listening and silence has been essential to maintaining balance during the crisis. As I am called to support my family, my friends, and my community, I'm finding I need to go deeper and more frequently to the well." - Craig Shepard, Assistant

"As I move deeper into the new, global situation we find ourselves in, I am learning how to be alone, and alone together, in new and unfamiliar ways. We offer this day as a support, a way of going into this together, with some tools we’ve found for helping us navigate." - Tony Geballe, Assistant