Songs of Joan of Arc
A cycle of songs interwoven with a telling of Joan of Arc’s life and task.
“I was part of an online offering of Songs of Joan of Arc on January 6th and feel awe inspired by the space that arose within me and the inspiration that followed. What a gift!”
“The songs of Joan of Arc took me deeply into the inner experience of a courageous soul who has humbly said yes to divine guidance again and again. Thank you Jen for living into this steadfast young life so generously and sharing it with us.”
“Whatever it is, the way you tell your story Listening in the still space, feeling as though I was in the presence of a wise bard of old, my heart rose and fell as Jen brought alive the events and inner life of Joan of Arc with song and words. She has clearly lived as deeply as one could live into the grand gestures of this story in order to allow the truth and beauty of the spirit to rise through to us all. I cannot imagine a more compelling, more inspiring experience of this noble story, and the journey Jen carried us through inspired the very best of me to wish to come forth to meet the world. ”
“The Songs of Joan of Arc concert was stunning to me; it touched my soul deeply and has been lingering on in my heart ever since. It offered such a beautiful living inspiration of love, service and sacrifice in fulfilling one’s task.”
Songs of Joan of Arc is an original cycle of songs by singer-songwriter, Jen Zimberg. In 2024, this work is being offered in concert for schools and other communities throughout North America, Australia and Europe.
Jen treads lightly on the earth and deeply into the life of this saint. The songs guide the audience through the inner landscape of Joan’s story, unfolding with beauty and simplicity, potent lyrics and music that move the inner life of young and old. This hour-long performance follows the journey of a young shepherdess who, led by an inner voice of guidance, walked an astounding path of destiny unencumbered by the parameters of time and place.
Possible Offerings ~
A performance of Songs of Joan of Arc in your community, school or as an accompaniment to a class block on the Middle Ages.
A choral singing session alongside a performance of Songs of Joan of Arc.
Professional development for educators with facilitated writing exercises and group conversation following a Songs of Joan of Arc performance.
Reach out to host a concert in your community:
joanofarc@developingtheself.org
Jen Zimberg is a singer, composer and leader of choral singing. She supports and contributes to Developing the Self Developing the World school and community programs, and to offerings by Inner Work Path.
Jen brings performances of Songs of Joan of Arc to schools, communities, sanctuaries, and anywhere there is a desire to hear of a profound human journey. The performance is an original cycle of songs sung about the journey of Joan of Arc and interwoven with a telling of Joan of Arc’s life story. Jen also works with educators to compose songs and pieces for circle, class plays, puppet shows, and stories from the Waldorf curriculum through all the grades.
Jen works as a support teacher in the early childhood program at Green Meadow Waldorf School, in Spring Valley NY.
Recorded music is available at https://jenzimberg.bandcamp.com/music.