All around the world, Gospel music and Negro Spirituals have the power to move and inspire people no matter what nationality or race you are.
The excitement and the force of these songs can be irresistible.
Feel the force, the enthusiasm and the bonding generated by an entire group singing these powerful songs together with 2, 3 or 4 voice harmonies in only one weekend.
Coming originally from the African slaves in the United States, Negro Spirituals represent a universal expression of the most profound human sentiments.
It’s a musical form that can be easily learned and assimilated by almost anyone regardless of race or nationality and they lend themselves easily to singing in harmony.
Anybody and everybody can sing and enjoy this group activity. Previous musical training or experience is not at all necessary.
Internationally acclaimed composer/conductor Marc Mir is now offering choruses of all levels the opportunity to learn and sing this joyful and spirited music under his direction in a weekend workshop that can climax with a public performance at the end of the weekend.
They do have to love singing and be ready to enjoy working together with other singers in learning a fun piece of music that can be challenging.
As this workshop requires only a one-weekend commitment, you may wish to invite any and all of your group members to participate. You can even invite other choirs in your area to come together with you for this occasion as well. There is no maximum number and the more the merrier!
The workshop typically begins on either Thursday or Friday evening, goes all day Saturday, and includes one or more performances under Marc's direction for your choice of Sunday service(s) or a public gathering.
The evening sessions last approximately 3 hours (suggested time: 7:00-10:00 PM). Saturday hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, including mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks for coffee and snacks as well as one hour for lunch.
Marc also offers a “Guest Artist” program for churches with professional caliber choirs featuring a selection of his most requested compositions and arrangements, including his acclaimed "Halleluya" for five-voice choir.
Hosting organizations may then add a selection of Marc's compositions and arrangements to their permanent repertoire under a special ASCAP license.
Who the heck is Marc Mir?
Born and raised in the United States, Marc is a multi-talented artist who is experienced in a wide variety of musical activities. Paris, France has been his home since 1979.
Click here to see highlights of Marc and "The Voice of Freedom" in concert
Click here to visit "The Voice of Freedom" website (English translation courtesy of Google)
As a conductor, composer, arranger and performer, he has worked with several major personalities in the musical world such as Michel Legrand's French lyricist Jean Dréjac, pianist Claude Kahn, flutist Patrick Gallois, and composers such as Jean Françaix and Jean-Michel Jarre.
He has conducted both symphonic and vocal ensembles in France, Monte Carlo, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, Corsica, Turkey, Israel and, of course, in the United States in concert featuring his original compositions and arrangements including concerts with violinist Ronald Patterson, pianist Claude Kahn and the Orchestre Philharmonique for the United Nations/UNESCO in Paris.
His corporate clients include Oracle, Audiophic, Ixis Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Agricole Bank (Luxemberg) and the FNAC, one of the largest retail operations in France.
