THE REMINDERS UNIVERSITY

The Reminders are a unique group of creatives, musicians, entrepreneurs & more who are world travelers and experienced entertainers with amazing and inspirational stories to tell they are stellar performers that are hilariously honest and unbelievably musical and will leave you wanting more. Beyond that, they are well seasoned public speakers and have been crafting unique concepts and technics for Education in a variety of subjects from Ethno-American Studies, Diversity in Cultural Heritage, Story Telling to Creative Writing & Writing with Feeling, and more. Below are some amazing workshops and courses available to students and communities of all ages to take part in available online or by bookings. Find out more by clicking below.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

  • Lecture - “What Makes American Styles of Music So Popular?”

    Running Time: 45 -75 minutes Audience: College students Capacity: Open

    In this ethnomusicology lecture, The Reminders explore the history of modern music in America and its cultural origins by analyzing music from different regions of the country and the world.

    *Option for discussion, talkback, and/or Q&A session.

  • Additional Classroom Visits 

    The group can also visit classrooms on a range of topics from the humanities, social sciences, and cultivating creativity to ethnomusicology and language arts.  We are also available as guest instructors and work to complement existing curricula. There is also an opportunity to engage French language classes with students and explore personal experiences, migration, francophone culture, and writing in multiple languages.

AVAILABLE WORKSHOPS

  • Workshop – “Writing with Feeling”

    Running Time: 60 - 90 minutes Audience: Youth to Adult, novice to experienced, creative amateurs to professionals. Can also be modified for songwriting. Capacity: Open

    The Reminders will take participants through basic writing exercises that explore the power of emotion, imagery, and personal experience in the generation of creative ideas. The figurative and sensory language will also be explored, based on the skill level of the audience.

  • Workshop - “Cultivating Creativity”

    Running Time: 60 - 120 minutes

    Audience: Ideal for students or young creatives Capacity: Maximum of 25 - 30

    The Reminders will lead with exercises and prompts to spark creative engagement. This workshop will explore the relationship between rational (convergent) and innovative (divergent) thinking, creating a ‘playground for creative thought’. Participants will use the skills of improvisation, problem-solving, and writing in this highly creative environment.

    Depending on the audience, this workshop can focus on singing, poetry and/or MCing. It can also be collaborative with the option for a collective performance which can include vocalists, dancers, poets, or musicians.

  • Event - “Story Circle”

    Running Time: 60 - 90 minutes

    Audience: Youth or adults

    Capacity: 10 - 15 people for the story circle (larger groups can be accommodated with a smaller group sharing stories and the rest acting as the audience)

    An informal session in which the artists and attendees participate by using prompts to tell their own stories, fostering both community and connection.

  • Additional Classroom Visits

    The group can also visit classrooms on a range of topics from the humanities, social sciences, and cultivating creativity to ethnomusicology and language arts. We are also available as guest instructors and work to complement existing curricula. There is also an opportunity to engage French language classes with students and explore personal experiences, migration, francophone culture, and writing in multiple languages.

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