Singers, guitarist, and “cushion wranglers” needed for KTC Chenrezig Kirtan at Comfest June 29!
Dear Dharma Friends:
Greetings! Hope all of you are well.
We’re looking forward to our annual blessing of the space, people, and attendees at Columbus’ Community Festival that is our annual Chenrezig Chant.
As usual, we will perform at the Live Arts Stage at 11 a.m. Saturday June 29. But before we perform, we will need some hearty volunteers to assist us:
- Roadies! We will need at least two “roadies” who can arrive early (10:15 a.m.) to help us carry 10-plus cushions to the Comfest Stage on Saturday morning and be ready to place them on the stage when our turn comes to perform. Contact Lama Kathy at kmwesley@me.com to sign up. We will need you to come to the stage at 10:15 and meet with Lama Kathy, who will show you where to apply your “Cushion Wrangling” skills.
- Guitarist! We will need a guitarist (two would be even better!) to play during the performance. We’ll need you for about 30 minutes, but you’ll only be playing for about 10 minutes. We have a recording of the chant that you can listen to and figure out the chords.
If anyone has played for this performance in the last couple of years, your help would be invaluable.
- Singers! We would love to have 10 + people come to the Live Arts Stage (arrival at 10:30 a.m. for an 11 a.m. performance) to help us sing. After arriving at 10:30, we will have a brief rehearsal to bring our voices together for the chant.
During the performance, we will be reciting the short version of the Chenrezig sadhana (copies will be provided for you) and then, during the mantra, will engage the audience in an Indian Kirtan-style chant for 5-10 minutes. The entire performance will take about 20-30 minutes. No prior experience is necessary. If you love Chenrezig puja, and love to sing, this is your opportunity to let folks know about the power of OM MANI PEME HUNG 🙂
Want to sign up to help? Contact Lama Kathy at kmwesley@me.com.
Looking forward to joining you in joyous song!
Yours in dharma,
Your KTC Family
