Paganicon 2016

Singing, chanting, and cantillation is one of the most powerful ways to raise energy or engage a trance state in rituals. Chanting is used for healing, invocations, trance possessions, and more. We’ll address techniques including encouraging a group to sing, strengthening your voice, finding your range, and how to find chants that are musically engaging and simple enough for groups to learn. We’ll explore finding simple harmony lines for chants, adding in instruments, drumming, sound effects like throat singing, or vocal percussion. Together we will experience how the ecstatic energy of sound, rhythm, and movement can add depth to ritual. All skill levels welcome.