There are some wonderful sound events to be enjoyed this fall.

I’ll be teaching an evening vocal workshop for those wishing to step into an exploration of their improvisational vocal skills. The Transformational Arts College is hosting this workshop through their summer lecture series on Wednesday, August 26th.

This September there are two wonderful retreats I will be facilitating sound experiences at:
The Wise Woman’s Weekend - September 11, 12 13
Mindfulness into the Shamanic Journey - September 18, 19, 20
- Sign Up Soon to reserve a spot for yourself!

On September 17th join myself, Krystina Lewicki and her group of wonderful medieval musicians to celebrate the musical works of Hildegard Von Bingen at a Feast Day Concert and Labyrinth walk at Trinty Church.  An outdoor Labyrinth walk takes place Tuesday, September 22nd…

…and the Voice3 trio is hosting “Journey Through Voice”, an Exploratory Vocal Workshop on Monday, October 5th (please note the date change from September 23rd).

Read on for more details about these great events!
Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Sending Good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com  
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau
CASP (Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners):  www.soundpractitioners.com

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Vocal Explorations Workshop
Wednesday, August 26th
(Note Date Correction)
Is it time to ‘raise the bar’ in the exploration of your voice?  For
those of you who have wanted to study vocal work with me this is a great
opportunity to experience some of my vocal work. I will be encouraging vocalists to explore their improvisational skills.  For further details & to RSVP contact the Transformational Arts College at 416-484-0454 or check their website for details: www.transformationalarts.com or www.transformationalarts.com/w_summerlecture.aspx

Sonica Sanctus – Music as Medicine!
Wednesday, September 2
Enjoy an evening of improvised sound and music as medicine!
When 7:30pm sharp
Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair Avenue West, lower level, Cost:  $20.00
To RSVP contact:  gdiggins@aol.com.

Wise Woman’s Weekend
September 11, 12 & 13
“We invite women of all ages to join us once again on the shores of beautiful Lake Huron to embrace and celebrate our sacred femininity, our birthright. Through drumming, dancing,and singing, we will celebrate and nurture our minds, our bodies, and our souls as we send thanks and blessings to one another, the Earth, and the Universe.”  This amazing weekend retreat for women will include fun workshops, each given by a woman accomplished in her chosen field. The Healing Oasis will be available for the mind, body, and spirit through reflexology, reiki, massage, as well as other modalities.
Ann-Marie Boudreau along with her soundwork colleagues, Lisa Hartt-Spillane, Hazel Walker and Lucie Brisson, will be facilitating a sound journey experience, vocal workshop and journey of the senses workshop throughout the weekend.   Soundwork Collegue Jocelyn Drainie will be teaching several sound workshops as well.
Where:  Huron Church Camp, south of Bayfield the shores of Lake Huron
For further information & details contact Elizabeth Runciman at:  erunciman@hay.net or call: 519-228-7632

Thursday, September 17, 2009  8:00 PM
HILDEGARD VON BINGEN FEAST DAY CONCERT
“Living Light” celebration featuring Hildegard’s Medieval chants and Labyrinth Walk.
Toronto’s beautiful sacred space, the Church of the Holy Trinity, will be transformed into a Labyrinth to host the music of medieval mystic, Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). Join us in celebrating Hildegard’s Feast Day featuring a selection of Hildegard’s enigmatic and transformative Medieval chants and poetry arranged for voice, early music instruments and diverse world music instruments.  Early music and world music musicians, Krystina Lewicki (soprano), Mike Franklin (woodwinds, voice), Ann-Marie Boudreau (voice, sitar, ngoni, harp),  William Gekas (voice, violin), Kathleen Gillis (tombak, percussion) and guests Simone Desilets (bass viol) and Silvana Bozzato (tenor viol, voice).  The music, poetry and visions of Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) are being rediscovered as a major inspiration of spiritual connection, creativity in the visual and musical arts, political action, and environmental consciousness.
Presented in collaboration with the Labyrinth Community Network of Toronto and sponsored by Wonderworks.
NOTE: The next outdoor Labyrinth walk takes place Tuesday, September 22nd, in Trinity Square.  For more information: www.labyrinthnetwork.ca  
The Church of the Holy Trininity
10 Trinity Square (behind the Eaton Centre)
For more information visit:  
www.gowonderworks.com
www.annmarieboudreau.com
Tickets: $20 or $15 (cash) at Wonderworks (gowonderworks.com)

Mindfulness into the Shamanic Journey
September 18, 19, 20
This is a three-day silent retreat focused on healing and restoring the harmonious balance between mind and body.  The journey through nature will help you connect to your inner power and wisdom, receiving guidance and direction from your spirit guides and helpers.  Various styles of meditation, including sitting and moving meditations, will be used.
Three Day Retreat in Nature with: Theodore Tsaousidis, Assisted by: Matthew Richards
Special Guests:  Ann-Marie Boudreau & O’Puck @ Jesse james
Location: Chatsworth, ON, 2.5 hours from Toronto
Cost: $185.00 and (based on the ability to pay) Includes Meals
For more info call: (647) 439-1985 or email: theodore@sittingatthegate.ca
Or visit the website: http://sittingatthegate.wordpress.com/my-events/shamanic-retreats/2009-mindfulness-into-the-shamanic-journey/

The BIG BEAT - An Autumnal Equinox Celebration
Saturday, September 19
We gather to honour the seasons in a spirit of play and celebration.
Bring your drumming gear, dancing feet, and dreaming body.
TRIUNE plus musical guests.
Vivace Dance Studio 291 Jane St. (north of Bloor West)
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start   $20
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com

“Journey Through Voice”
An Exploratory Vocal Workshop with Voice3
Monday, October 5th
(Note Date change from Sept 23rd)
Did you know that our voice is as unique as our fingerprints, reflecting our personal history and stories?  The human voice has soul, heart and consciousness because it reflects the spiritual resonance of the person making the sound. Dive deeply into your journey of authentic vocal expression in this soulful vocal workshop. Tap into your unlimited creativity & playful inner child as you explore the use of improvisational vocalizing and vocables.  Access the primordial energy which will bring you into contact with your original sound language.  From that place your own personal soul sound will emerge.  It’s time to awaken to the enormous power and influence of your voice!
Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair Ave West, (lower level)
Time:  7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Cost:  $35.00  Contact Ann-Marie: amboudreau@yahoo.ca  416-604-8871  
Your facilitators are:  Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt-Spillane