Learning to Sing Together.

with Shalva Makharashvili and Andrea Kuzmich

Participate in a rich folk tradition that has been passed down through generations, recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. In this workshop, the instructors will teach a variety of songs, ranging from lively toasting and horse-riding songs to meditative chants. The instructors will provide lyrics and occasionally notated scores, but all songs will be taught by ear, as this is the most effective way to convey the unique musical nuances of this tradition.

The workshop will focus on developing specific vocal techniques that are characteristic of Georgian singing. If time and enthusiasm permit, the instructors may even teach a round dance, including both the song and the movements—it's a lot of fun! The instructors will explain each song in the context of Georgia’s diverse regional styles, genres, and cultural narratives.

General Registration will open in December!

If you are a University of Toronto student, you can sign up for free! Follow this link.

This workshop is part of the Talking Walls series connected with the Kosa exhibition at Hart House, running Nov-Feb. For the full program listing see the Hart House website.

Hart House, a centre for experiential learning at the University of Toronto, has served as a gathering place since 1919. Located in a historic neo-Gothic building, it offers space for arts, dialogue, wellness, and community engagement, welcoming students and the broader public year-round.