Singing with WACC

WACC is a musical adventure of harmony singing & living as members of our local and global communities. Anyone can join at the top of any season or our one off events. There are no wrong notes, only variations. We seek to fine tune to each other, our environment and wider musical community. We believe music opens our hearts.

Summer is in full swing and singing in harmony feels more important than ever.

We’re on summer break from our longer season, but any singer or interested singer is welcome to join us for our monthly community open sings all summer.

WANT MORE SINGING THIS SUMMER?

Join us for a monthly community potluck (6-7pm) followed by two hours of singing led by WACC director and founder Suzannah Park. All songs will be taught by ear and all levels of singers are welcome. We’ll play with harmonies and traditional songs from a handful of different countries that are both sacred and secular/social justice in theme. Come to one event or all three. You can register ahead of time or just show up.

June 24, July 29 & Aug 26.

Singers of all abilities are welcome.

Sliding Scale: $10 - $50 each month or $30 - $150 for all three
Location: Land of the Sky UCC - 15 Overbrook Pl, Asheville, NC 28805
Potluck 6 - 7pm: bring something yummy to share and your own plate and utensils

Happy summer and we hope to sing with you soon!

What’s WACC like?

We sing songs that are both sacred and secular songs, but WACC has no religious affiliation.

We are open and affirming of all bodies, minds, religions and ways of moving in the world.
As a community we aim to create a safe and fun space to find your voice and sing together in harmony.

Our Mission

singing bird — **singing in harmony**

**We believe that there are no wrong notes, only variations.** As our season glides past, we find our way to a shared understanding of which notes we’re trying to sing and when.
**Songs, scales and languages from different parts of the world enhance our understanding of harmony** and keep us thriving as part of a world wide musical community.

hands — thriving in community

**Singing together** opens our hearts to one another and helps us to grow into our best selves. We carpool, share meals, dance, and connect and make friends through music. What a treat!
As members of WACC we are **working towards a musical goal** while living in and protecting these mountains of Western North Carolina. **WACC is the magical and fun group it is because of our members and all our varied histories and talents.**

environmental & social justice

We do not turn a blind eye to the impact of a group our size meeting weekly. Nor do we ignore the privilege of money and time to attend a weekly group for fun.
We are **committed to making singing available to everyone**, regardless of anyone's financial situation. WACC is pleased to offer scholarship to those singers in need.
As a group we **focus on reducing our carbon footprint** through carpooling, planting trees, composting, and educating and supporting each other to make changes in our lives.
We **celebrate diversity in life** while also looking at the impacts of cultural appropriation, genocide and colonization through the lens of music.

Testimonials

“Tonight’s rehearsal was Grand! Instructive, dramatic, meaningful, fun, full-voice singing. Having taught “parts” to singers for many years, I recognize the combined skills and attitudes that are You! Your light-hearted but serious approach is manna from heaven.”

— Gail

“I love being around you on a weekly basis. You are such a joy and I love the way you communicate and teach music.....It’s like you have us all under a magical spell that makes our hearts swell up and produce beautiful harmonies. It’s so different than any other choir I’ve ever been a part of.”

— Jackie

Here’s to the singers!

WACC has been singing & dancing here in these beautiful, old mountains since 2008. This is what community is all about!

WACC Gallery

“The talent and the passion you bring to singing is awe inspiring and touched my heart in ways I have never experienced. I haven’t cried in a long time but being with you and experiencing your gentle spirit, your unbridled love for singing, and your unique ability to create community out of diversity moved me deeply into “joyful” tears! I’m jealous of those fortunate souls who get to work with you regularly. You didn’t just touch my heart last week, you enriched my soul, and you brought me home again, to that place that only music can take you. I am forever in your debt. ”

— Bill

“I am loving singing with WACC! It’s just what I’ve been looking for - and I only wish it could last all year.”

— SUSAN

Our Director

MY NAME IS Suzannah Park

I come from a family of three generations of traditional singers, storytellers and dancers. I’ve been touring and teaching for the past 30 years, both in the US and abroad. Music, dance, community, connection and liberation is my passion.

At home here in Asheville, when not leading WACC, the choir at Warren Wilson College or teaching private students, I am co director of the Vermont based non-profit, Village Harmony. We lead international and national singing workshops and tours. As a local activist I lead marches, dance parties in the streets, work with local folks, artists, businesses and politicians and promote dismantling all systems of oppression and division.

Suzannah's website