Singing Circle (2023)
At Sound and Silence at Canterbury House
Tuesday, September 12th, 2023
Photo by Peter Smith 2024.
At Canterbury House in Ann Arbor, MI.
Presented by Sound and Silence.
In September 2023, I led an hour of singing and meditation as part of Canterbury House’s “Sound and Silence” series.
The series creates a meeting place for young Ann Arborites to be in community with each other while engaging in mindful listening and making room for whatever spiritual practice each attendee brings. The intimate event gave us the chance to try out several rounds and folksongs, and I had a wonderful time getting to know the quirky and creative community that has sprung up around the series.
Hear a bit of the event in this (admittedly Lynchian) video documentation
Project Personelle
J. Clay Gonzalez, composer and song leader, Cameron Wilson, director of Sound and Silence, Matthew Lukens, Chaplain of Canterbury House.
Size of ensemble
14 attendees joined the singing group for this event.
Program
“Will,” by J. Clay Gonzalez
“Earth Song” by J. Clay Gonzalez
“People Song” by J. Clay Gonzalez
“Sun Song” by J. Clay Gonzalez
“Rose, rose, rose, rose,” by Thomas Tallis
“The sun it rises,” Traditional
“Moondance,” by J. Clay Gonzalez
“The Michigan State Song,” by J. Clay Gonzalez and Perry Maddox
