Designated as a masterpiece of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2001, this workshop introduces singers to the diverse vocal polyphonic traditions of Caucasus Georgia.

Kristine Barrett is musician and vocalist specializing in polyphonic traditions from Eastern Europe, Caucasus Georgia, the Balkans, and Scandinavia. She holds an MFA in Electronic Music Composition from Mills College (2006) and an MA in Folklore from UC Berkeley (2023). Barrett has directed several choirs and ensembles throughout the SF Bay Area and has likewise performed extensively throughout North America and internationally as both a soloist and with various ensembles. She is currently a performing member of the acclaimed Kitka Women’s Vocal Ensemble, where she also directs the San Francisco Kitka Community Choir.

Presented as part of The San Francisco Bach' Choir’s
MANY VOICES ONE ART
A FREE festival of community choral workshops taking place
Saturday, March 2, 2024 from 9:30am - 2:30pm