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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 charlene@charlenepauls.com

Dr. Sarah Morrison sarahjean.morrison@gmail.com

Natalie Fasheh nataliefasheh@gmail.com