“will you be my neighbour?” and... · hospitality! food! :) repertoire music from different...
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“Will you be my neighbour?” Exploring community connections between newcomers and
long-standing residents
Dr. Sarah Morrison Dr. Charlene Pauls Natalie Fasheh
mosaicmusiccollective.com @mosaicmusiccollectiveAn Intergenerational, multicultural music project connecting newcomers and
established residents through singing songs from many cultures.
How did we launch Mosaic? - Laying the groundwork
● How can we connect with newcomer communities in our neighbourhoods?● What are the venue(s) available?● How best to connect with core groups of long standing residents of various
ages?● Who are the local musicians in our area?● How will we spread the word?
Leslie Hickie- ESL Teacher
Writing a song together about MmC
Hospitality!
FOOD! :)
Repertoire● Music from different cultures● Opening Group Songs● Songs with movements● Simple English songs (ESL)● Participants teaching us songs, ● Guest Musicians
Conversational Activities● Creating opportunities for small group gatherings to get to know each other.● Different topics conversation-starters each week.● Practicing English● Awareness of the types of questions we ask
Mosaic Youth Collective Leadership growth through music
Mentorship - Experiential Learning
● Introduction to branches of the community music program through various leadership roles
● Encouraging them to grow their strengths ● Autonomous learning and leadership● Reflection
MmC and OCCY Transferring knowledge between their experience in Choir and at MmC
● Adding layers of harmonies to the songs● Music Mentorship roles● Capstone: Co-facilitating a song they learned in OCCY
OCCY - Check us out at oakvillechoir.org
OCCY - Intentional Leadership DevelopmentYoung Leader Program Focus on Mentorship
A Framework for Leadership Development:
How do we build CULTURE in our choral organization?
1) Build Safety2) Share Vulnerability3) Establish Purpose
OC Young Leader Mission Statement
As OC Young Leaders, we are encouraging, patient and responsive. We guide
each other to grow as singers and individuals by being open, understanding, and
approachable.
VIA character strengths
Keep in touch!
Dr. Charlene Pauls [email protected]
Dr. Sarah Morrison [email protected]
Natalie Fasheh [email protected]