Reclaiming our Birthright to Sing Together: A Multi-Sensory Experience of Sacred Connection through Guided Concerts and Spiritual Song Circles
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Abstract
Performance: Shine Song Collective (SSC) presents a 60-minute immersive performance blending original music, inspiring poetry, storytelling, body-centered practices, and communal singing. SSC’s mission is to create a safe and sacred container for all singing levels, cultures and creeds to reclaim their birthright to the transformational power of song. Weaving contemplative songs with participatory singing, layered harmonies, and meditative practices, the experience blurs the line between art and spirituality, offering participants a space to reconnect with themselves, each other, the earth, and the sacred. Designed to be accessible to all, this offering invites deep presence, creativity, and shared humanity.
Presenter Biography
Benjamin Jay Thomas: A West Coast-based singer/songwriter, producer, faith leader and mindful music coach, Benjamin creates “Guided Concert Experiences” blending original music, storytelling, and meditation to inspire connection and authenticity. With over 15 years in music production, he works with artists to bring their most authentic songs to life. (benjaminjaythomas.com)
Alicia Claire: Core founder of Shine Song Collective, Alicia Claire has hosted community song circles since 2018, creating inclusive spaces for shared singing. She blends contemporary folk and multi-lingual sacred traditions to foster connection and harmony. Alicia believes communal singing is a birthright for anyone and everyone.
Jennifer Beauvais, LMHC, BP: A licensed mental health counselor and Body-Centered Psychotehrapist, Jennifer integrates keyboard and vocal performance with somatic awareness practices, grounding participants in embodied presence during the experience. As an amateur comparative mythologist, she enjoys writing, singing and reading aloud about experiences of spiritual exploration.
Aleah Francesca: Percussionist and vocalist Aleah Francesca brings rhythmic depth to the performance, offering grounded, somatic support for the musical journey through mindful drumming and intuitive percussion. She also contributes her personal experiences with Unity Consciousness through her artful presence.
Josh Hofstead: Bassist Josh Hofstead anchors the musical experience with soulful, resonant bass lines, providing harmonic depth and cohesion to original compositions and improvisational elements. His sound mixing brings to life the performances of the Shine Song Collective, and his background in philosophy and music informs his artistry.
Nora Heath: Nora's soulful song compositions are the flowers of her deep spiritual roots. Her research of earth medicine and has led her to learn from sources in the Amazon, and to help many people journey through their own calls to healing. Nora sings from her heart, and plays from experience.