Dr. Ysaÿe Barnwell Community Sing

Ysaÿe Barnwell, Ph.D., who spent more than 30 years with the iconic a capella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, led a community sing at Shenandoah University earlier this fall, as part of a Shenandoah Conservatory visit that also included a stop at a Winchester-area public school and the keynote address at the 13th Annual Conservatory Convocation. Dr. Barnwell, whose life has been immersed in music, encourages people to sing, and sing together, even if they don't know how to read a note. She also teaches people about African-American musical traditions, which may have changed in style, but remained stalwart in meaning. Watch as Barnwell creates her sung magic. Learn more about Shenandoah Conservatory at su.edu/conservatory.

[@createlovehappy]

If you ever get a chance to sing with Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell DO IT! It’s one of the defining experiences of my life. I’m forever improved having met her. She makes it so easy with call and response. We just sing it back to her. She gives each part to a section and when we all sing together, it’s magically so powerful. Like reach down and grab your soul.

[@cynthiaswan6498]

I loved attending her Community sing in Brunswick, Maine several years back. Phenomenal experience. I ❤️her❣️

[@TheAnnaFisher]

Apprecialove, Ysaye Barnwell, Ph, D. more love more light, we are one. 💖💛🖤💚

[@lucynova1821]

Thank you some much! You are my inspiration 😘🙏🙏God Bless you!,,,

[@susipotter8941]

Hoping to come back to one of your workshops in MA!

[@stephaniefinley5107]

Thank you