rEvolve is a collective of conscientious musicians offering an innovative ministry integrating music, movement and prayer. rEvolve invites people into a music-filled experience of connection to the heart and to the body: awakening joy and renewing passion for the work of social and ecological justice.
| "rEvolve" means to "re-evolve." Evolution in terms of life energy being re-created, evolving out of the old and becoming new. It means to build on and evolve the work of those who came before us, those who have inspired us, educated us and whose “shoulders we stand upon.” rEvolve also suggests the word “revolution” which may be taken as the development of a centre of gravity around which to orbit. A focal point where we define, clarify and co-create our life paths.
Chris Giffen, Josh McHan, Gord Oaks and Julian Pattison are bringing new energy to music in the United Church - re-evolving the spirit of the music and presentation. rEvolve enjoys celebrating and re-working some of the “old” tunes as well as contemporary tunes, bringing new life and energy to them. We evolve ourselves and our communities in the process of bridging the space between the previous and the current, the "us and them", as we realize our place standing upon great achievements of previous generations, mentors and compassionate rEvolutionaries. |
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rEvolve is an emerging resource for spirited music in worship settings, concert settings and various other settings for all ages. Our repertoire includes folk favourites, music for children, jazz standards, United Church sing along favourites, original new music, rock classics, Taize, improvisation, classical vocal, rhythm & chant, and more.
About the logo: the "r" is green, symbolizing Heart energy (the heart chakra) - "Evolve" is blue, symbolizing communication (the throat chakra).
