The Downbeat - May the 4th Downbeat birthday be with you! 🎂

Join us for a joyous celebration as we continue the festive vibes of The Downbeat birthday party! 🎶 Get ready to sing, connect, and flow together in an uplifting atmosphere!

Come by between 6:00-6:15 PM for some tea and socializing. We'll kick off the singing from 6:30-8:30 PM, followed by winding down and chatting until we close out at 9:00 PM.

~~~ 💸 *Donations*
We're embracing a pay-what-you-can donation model to support The Downbeat. Contributions of $10-20 are suggested but feel free to give what feels right for you! [Donate here!](https://www.venmo.com/u/the-downbeat)

~~~ 👥 *Volunteer as a Greeter*
Help us create a welcoming space! We’re seeking a *GREETER* to assist newcomers from 6:00-6:30 PM. First to arrive at 6:00 PM gets the role and will enjoy the event without needing to make a donation. Thank you for supporting our community! 🙌

~~~ ❔ *What is The Downbeat?*
The Downbeat is a vibrant vocal improv community based in the Bay Area, meeting every Monday in the East Bay for dynamic singing sessions. Membership is open to all, but we do request new members to read our [orientation guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch2jdYQR_QKG7idLl__ZuwmuAC6hjr9xHwnzIgtqXp4/edit#heading=h.da4x39w1kj0g) before joining their first jam.

~~~ 🎶 *What’s Collaborative Vocal Improv (CVI)?*
CVI is the art of spontaneous music-making through voices and bodies in harmony. With attentive listening and responsive play, each jam can range from structured games to entirely spontaneous musical creations!

Join us to celebrate music, creativity, and community at The Berkeley Alembic! 🌟

For more information, check out the event page: [Event Link](https://lu.ma/dap5rpys)