ABOUT ROGUE WORLD ENSEMBLE

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Rogue World Ensemble celebrates the folk singing traditions of cultures from throughout the globe. The unique vocal qualities and intricate harmonies of the world’s many diverse cultures conveys the complexity of the human heart as uniquely expressed through music. We believe that music is a universal language that transcends borders. Sharing the folk singing traditions of our world brings forth the potential for transformation, connection, and peace.

Rogue World Ensemble presents a wide variety of folk songs from the Eastern and Western Europe, Russia and the Republic of Georgia, South, Central and West Africa and the Americas. Our diverse repertory includes soothing lullabies, songs of love, vocal expressions of every day life, celebrations of spirituality and veneration of nature. Rogue World Ensemble captivates and transports its audiences to other times and places during performances in large and small venues, at festivals and for both public and private events.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to celebrate the beauty, diversity and complexity of the human heart as uniquely expressed by the musical traditions of the world’s people. We strive to become a living manifestation of transformation, connection, and the peace that arises from singing together.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Cyrise Beatty (Artistic Director) is a vocalist, pianist and songwriter. She performs an array of musical styles ranging from jazz, classic rock, funk and motown, to sacred and world music. She is featured on numerous recording projects including the 2004 release “Women of the Bay,” Ya Elah, and with contemporary world music artist, Rebbe Soul. She also composes and records original music for piano and voice.

Cyrise received an MA from San Francisco State University. She currently resides in Ashland, Oregon where she teaches music, conducts Rogue World Ensemble and serves as Cantor and Educator at The Havurah Shir Hadash.

A MESSAGE FROM CYRISE...

How fortunate I have been to grow up in a family of musicians and artists. For as long as I can remember, Beatty family gatherings have been full of music, poetry, dance, and improvisation. I was encouraged to explore and express myself musically and lyrically. Music of many genres played in our home continually and I quickly fell in love with singing and writing my own songs. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a musician.

Years later I find myself blessed to teach, perform, write, direct and record music in my daily life. Whether writing songs with my fiancee and musical partner Stefan Schachter, composing my own pieces on piano, leading song, prayer, and chant for The Havurah Shir Hadash in Ashland, Oregon, or singing with the lovely women of Rusalka, my cup overflows with music. I also love to teach music and help people connect to their authentic voice so that they may offer it to the world. I have been blessed to direct many choirs and on January 5, 2010 l began my post as Artistic Director/Conductor of the Rogue World Ensemble in Ashland Oregon. I teach private music lessons as well and I am so proud of my students and grateful for all the amazing music they bring to my life.