Renowned as a passionate and engaging workshop leader with a creative approach, Lisa has developed a unique voice in contemporary vocal music. Choirs around the world sing Lisa’s compositions, many of which began as commissioned works. She offers workshops, masterclasses and in depth artist in residence programs, and is passionate about the transformative power of ensemble singing.
Box Hill Institute Vocal and Percussion ensemble
Using chants, songs, vocal percussion, earthy rhythms, luscious harmonies, and simple percussion parts, Lisa inspires singers to explore rhythm, harmony and improvisation. She works with song form, wordless pieces, and movement, encouraging a great love of rhythm and using the voice as a colourful instrument.
All sessions engage with South Indian vocal percussion and vocal sound-bank for the development of chants, riffs and improvisation for vocal ensembles. Using vocal percussion rhythms, call and response and groovy bass lines, singers embrace an expressive rhythmic wordless journey, to create in the moment and improvise. –Download workshop flyer to share with your team
Four Winds Festival: with the Bega Valley Youth Choir
Lisa is regularly invited to composes commissioned works, give Master classes and workshops, and engage with Artist in Residence programs in Tertiary, Secondary or Community settings. Email Lisa to discuss your plans — info@lisayoungmusic.com
Lisa regularly witnesses the ability of the human voice: to touch the human spirit, open hearts and build community. Her music crosses the boundaries of a cappella, jazz, world, folk, and improvisation. Her teaching approach is all engaging, suited for all ages. She is passionate and inclusive, sharing her love of vocal music, combined with supportive techniques for the voice and vocal performance.— preview Lisa’s Festival / Educational Workshop themes .
Known as a creative vocal stylist and improviser who incorporates Indian and African influences in her work; A longtime student of maestro Guru Kaaraikkudi Mani in Chennai, India, Lisa specialises in konnakol – South Indian vocal percussion. In 2015 she was awarded her PhD in Music Performance from Monash University where she received the Best Doctoral Thesis – Music Performance 2015 award.
Artist in Residence at Somerville House Brisbane
Repertoire is generally chosen from Young’s iconic works: Thulele Mama Ya, Tha Thin Tha, The Gift, Ah Zumbeh, Sacred Stepping Stones, Other Plans, Unity, Ai-Ee-Yi; songs for Primary students: Rat Trap Snap, I Wanna Be A Mermaid, Spin My Wheels and Wally Wombat Shuffle, or combined with selected works from a variety of world music streams.
Email info@lisayoungmusic.com to discuss a workshop or masterclass at your school, an in-depth residency program, or the creation of a new work commissioned specifically for your vocal group, or special event.
Testimonial: “We were honoured to host Lisa as Artist-in-Residence in 2018 at Somerville House. Lisa breathed new life into our world music unit and we were all touched by her inspiring + positive approach. Lisa’s welcoming + invitational style creates a safe environment for students to take risks + work outside of their comfort zone. A highlight for me was the Year 12 class performance and students feelings of exhilaration as they performed a solo improvisation in concert for the first time ever, so ably supported by Lisa’s reassuring + capable hands. Creating lifetime memories and opportunities.” Claire Preston – Director of Choral Music, Somerville House Brisbane
Australia workshop highlights: Young Adelaide Voices, The Orff Society, ASME (The Australian Society for Music Education), Young Voices of Melbourne, The Australian Voices, ANCA Choralfest (Australian National Choral Association), Bendigo Youth Choir, Melbourne Jazz Festival. Artist/Composer in Residence: Gondwana National Choral School, Young Adelaide Voices, Somerville House Brisbane, Preshil School, Melbourne. Massed choir director: Festival Fremantle and The Big Sing in Melbourne and Ettalong Festival Big Sing, Gondwana National Choral School.— preview excerpt of “The Internal Sound Bank” master-class.
Commissioned Works:
Click here for the commissions page, Lisa would love to compose a work for your choir or special event Commissioned Works Page
‘In One Voice’ Lisa vocal percussion was part of the Fed Square opening event for the Melbourne Jazz Festival in 2011, together with a few great artists. Check out the video called “A Day In The Life – Lisa Young” in the Video collection. Click the picture above for a photographic journal of Lisa’s workshop at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2011.
Lisa Demonstrates Konnakol for DigitalPill.TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py0UrsfA88A
The Art Of Konnakol Documentary
‘The Art of Konnakol’ is the first of three documentaries that give an insight into the music of the Lisa Young Quartet. This documentary focuses on the art of Konnakol.
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