Dear Friends,
Moving into shorter days and longer nights - there are many upcoming events to keep the light shining longer this month!  Have a look below at some of the wonderful sound offerings to choose from….
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!
 
CASP - Meet & Greet!
Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners
Sunday, November 1st
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.”  Coretta Scott King
Come join like-minded souls as we celebrate this emerging community of Sound Practitioners…Bring a favourite instrument, as we will have an opportunity to talk, share, play and explore.  Feel free to bring a few friends who might be interested in learning more about CASP.  Light refreshments will be served. 
Location:  Vivace Studio, 291A Jane Street (4 blocks north of Bloor Street West)
Time:  7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
RSVP:  hazel@soundspirit.ca
 
Sonica Sanctus
Wednesday, November 4th
A circle where singing serves the soul.
Sonica offers an improvisational context for voices to soar.
All levels of musical ability are welcome.
219 St. Clair West 7:30 p.m. sharp. Cost:  $20
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Exploring the voice through the Chakras
Four Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, 26th, Dec 3rd
Only Two Spaces Left!
Are you interested in exploring your voice in a much deeper and more intimate way?  And, in a small intimate setting?
This is a unique and intimate study of the voice as it is explored through the 7 major chakra energy centers found in the human body.  The ultimate goal of the exploration is to deepen the vocalist’s connection with themselves and open them up to expressing through a wider range of emotions and exotic flavours.  A wide range of world instruments will be introduced and used to support the students throughout their vocal explorations. 
We invite you to step into this soulful exploration of your voice.
Ann-Marie Boudreau and Lisa Hart-Spillane have created this four part/four evening vocal program.
Time:  from 7:00 to 9:30pm
Where: 526 Runnymede Road, Cost:  $150.00
There are only two spaces left so RSVP soon:  amboudreau@yahoo.ca or call: 416-604-8871
 
Come Home To Yourself:
An Experiential Day of Breathwork & Soundwork
Saturday, November 7th
This is a unique experience of breath and sound that will support you to explore your connection to your true nature. This experiential day combines and supports while combining the use of Breathwork & Soundwork.  With Breathwork Therapists:  Michele Meehan, Jennifer Brown & Soundwork Practitioner: Ann-Marie Boudreau  
Time:  9:30am to 5:00pm
Where:  Vivace Studios, 291A Jane St
Cost:  $100.00
For more details on Breathwork:  www.breathsong.com
For more details on Soundwork:  www.annmarieboudreau.com
RSVP call Michele @ 416-762-8054

Sonic Circle: An Exploration of the Sonica Sanctus
Monday, November 9th
Sonica Circle Class to explore and breakdown the elements of a Sonica Sanctus experience.  Includes an exploration of improvisational vocal work and hands on use of world instruments.
With Ann-Marie Boudreau.  RSVP:  amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Time:  7:00 to 9:00pm, Cost: $20.00
Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair Avenue West, lower level.
 
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training
Seven Stages of Development
Tuesday, November 10 to December 15
This seven week series presents the cornerstone principles and protocols of soundwork.  Learn how to create therapeutic soundscapes for stages ranging from prenatal life to elderhood.  Participants are given a teaching guide with several hundred pages of research and theory.  The course is largely taught experientially.  No prior musical training is necessary.
Contact me for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  $280.
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Soundwork Practitioners’ Intensive Training
- Level One Certification
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 20 to 22
These three days compact years of research and practice in the discipline of soundwork.  In addition to an experiential learning process, participants receive an in-depth study guide.  Participants explore soundwork for well-being, archetypal sounding, and familiarity with instruments.  A musical background is not necessary but a willingness to engage is essential.
Contact me for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  $320 all inclusive.
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Sound Journey Experience in Ottawa
Saturday, November 14th
Recline and relax for 90 minutes while being surrounded by a rich blanket of sound and the soulful vocals of Ann-Marie Boudreau while instruments from traditions around the globe are played around and over you.
Melodic, sometimes dissonant, the sound journey is created utilizing an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen the experience. Some have considered this live-surround-sound journey as a deep meditation and others a sound massage or a visioning experience.
*Important:  Bring along a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and water for your comfort.*
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25
DOORS CLOSE AT 6:50 SHARP ~ PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY (6:30)
Must RSVP! Please call Sabrina 613 863-8446
Location: James Wellness Center
300-20 James Street, Ottawa, K2P 0T6
 
Kensington Market Yoga
Wednesday, November 18th & November 25th
Yoga Facilitator:  Billy Gekas, Live Sound by:  Ann-Marie Boudreau
Spend your Wednesday evening unfolding your yoga practice in this intimate space to the exotic and meditative strains of the Sitar by Ann-Marie Boudreau.
Where: Spiritwind International Arts, 64 Oxford Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Time:  7:30pm
As space is limited please RSVP: wjgekas@hotmail.com or phone: 416-574-8020
 
Intentional Sounding Circle in Flesherton
Sunday, November 22nd 
Explore your improvisational voice, have fun using hand-held world instruments and learn how to create intentional sounding circles.
Where:  Spirit Space, 10 Toronto Street, Flesherton
Contact Ann Wylie-Toal to RSVP 888-999-6893

Upcoming Sneak Peaks:
Make sure to mark these dates in your calendar!

December 2nd:  Sonica Sanctus, 7:30-9:30pm, 219 St. Clair Ave West

December 4th: Sound Journey Experience in Toronto for Positively Fabulous Women’s Group (women only - sorry guys)

December 17th: Big Beat North in Barrie!  Contact Elizabeth Levine for more details:
[mailto:lizlevine@rogers.com] lizlevine@rogers.com

December 19th: Big Beat Toronto! Contact: [mailto:gdiggins@aol.com] gdiggins@aol.com

Toronto Sound Source: Soundwork Practitioners’ Training Programs
Contact: [mailto:gdiggins@aol.com] gdiggins@aol.com for more information
and to RSVP:

December 4 - 6,  Soundwork Practitioners’ Intensive Training - Level Two
Certification

January 5 to Feb 16:  Soundwork Practitioners’ Training - Seven Primary
Archetypes.  Seven week series.

March 2 to April 6, Soundwork Practitioners’ Training - Stages of the
Hero’s Journey.  Seven week series.

Soundwork Resources:  Soundwork as Soulwork Programs at Toronto Sound
Source: Contact Gary Diggins at:[http://www.garydiggins.com/] www.garydiggins.com
Soundwork in London/Stratford Area: Contact Jocelyn Drainie at:
[http://www.sonicmedicine.ca/] www.sonicmedicine.ca
Soundwork in Hamilton: Contact Stephen Hudecki at:
[http://www.laughingboy.ca/] www.laughingboy.ca
Soundwork in Barrie: Contact Elizabeth Levine at:
[http://www.healingwithsound.ca/] www.healingwithsound.ca

The Creative Moment:
Providing dynamic learning experiences for companies that want to embrace
their creative spirit and build a culture of innovation and imagination!
[http://www.thecreativemoment.com/] www.thecreativemoment.com

TAC: The Transformational Arts College:
Since 1988, Transformational Arts has been at the leading edge of the
psychospiritual development and holistic education fields, creating many
unique programs unparalleled in Canada and the Western World.
[http://www.transformationalarts.com/] www.transformationalarts.com

Dear Friends,
I hope you’ve been enjoying the shift back into fall and have caught some of those awesome changes of colour in Nature.  To help you step deeper into exploring our own nature there are several creative events being offered this month.  Included are vocal workshops, yoga classes with live sound, a Soundwork Level Two Intensive and some interactive & creative events!  I hope you can join us!
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!

“Journey Through Voice” – an Exploratory Vocal Workshop with Voice3
Monday, October 5th
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

Sonica Sanctus – Music as Medicine!
Wednesday, October 7th
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.

Rhythmic Foundations: 10 week beginner drumming program
Wednesdays, October 7th to December 16th, no class on October 14th
With Terri Segal, Special Guest on November 4th: Ann-Marie Boudreau
Experience the benefits of drumming, self-expression, creativity and play.  No previous drumming experience is necessary.  Some Djembes are provided or bring your own. 
Where:  918 Bathurst Street (www.918bathurst.com/contact_us.html, 2 blocks north of Bloor, near Bathurst Subway Station
Time:  7:30pm to 9:15pm 
Cost: $240 + GST, $252

Lululemon Yoga
Sunday, October 11th
Yoga Facilitator: Nancy Dean Lais, Live Sound by: Ann-Marie Boudreau & Greg Dean
Enjoy a morning yoga class to the exotic sounds of live sitar and drumming.
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Where: Inside Lululemon Store, Oshawa Town Centre
Type of Yoga:  Hatha Yoga
For further details & to RSVP contact Nancy Dear Lais at: nlais0305@yahoo.ca

Soundwork Practitioners Intensive - Level Two
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, October 16th, 17th, 18th
Content pivots around the soulwork of Dr. Bill Plotkin and the practice of soundwork.
The training will deepen your ability to facilitate groups as well as work with clients.
Contact Gary Diggins for further details as space is limited: gdiggins@aol.com
Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair Avenue West, lower level
Cost: $320 all inclusive

Relief Through Creativity: Wellness Celebration at LucSculpture
Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th
Spend your weekend exploring your creativity during this playful & interactive day!  Ann-Marie Boudreau will be teaching an introductory vocal class on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00pm.
Open: 10:00am to 9:00pm
Where:  663 Greenwood Avenue, Toronto
Contact for more details:  Yuri Murakami, 416-461-7936
Website:  www.lucsculpture.blogspot.com & http://sites.google.com/site/healthfoodcreativity 

Fall Reiki Gathering: Labyrinths A Path to your Centre
Sunday, October 25th
With Facilitators: Stephanie Cookson, Irma Haggith, Ann-Marie Boudreau & Dorian Leigh 
It is a time of change and shifting energies as we move into the Fall, come and share and learn together in support and fun as you walk your path.  This event is open to all those with an interest in Reiki, energy work, natural healing, personal growth and labyrinths.  The only requirement is to have had an experience of a Reiki treatment.
For details & to RSVP contact Stephanie Cookson at:  stephanie.cookson@rogers.com or call: 416 -916-2980
Website:  www.transense.ca 

Kensington Market Yoga
Wednesday, October 28th
Yoga Facilitator:  Billy Gekas, Live Sound by:  Ann-Marie Boudreau
Spend your Wednesday evening unfolding your yoga practice in this intimate space to the exotic and meditative strains of the Sitar by Ann-Marie Boudreau.
Where: Spiritwind International Arts, 64 Oxford Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto
Time:  7:30pm
As space is limited please RSVP: 416-574-8020
Website:  www.liberatingsadhanas.com or www.spiritwindinternationalarts.com 

Sneak Peek November Events!
(More details available on my website calendar of events: www.annmarieboudreau.com)

November 1st:  CASP Meet & Greet, For further details see: www.soundpractitioners.com
November 5th, 12th, 26th & Dec 3rd, 7:00 to 9:30pm: 4 Week Vocal Exploration Series through the Chakras with Ann-Marie Boudreau & Lisa Hartt-Spillane.  To RSVP: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
November 7th, 9:30am to 5:00pm:  ‘Come Home to Yourself’ A Breathwork & Soundwork experiential workshop with Michele Meehan, Jennifer Brown & musical guest: Ann-Marie Boudreau.  A unique experience of breath and sound will support you to explore your connection to your true nature.  For more details/RSVP call Michele @ 416-762-8054.
November 9th, 7:00 to 9:00pm: Sonica Circle Class, to explore and breakdown the elements of a Sonica Sanctus experience.  With Ann-Marie Boudreau.  RSVP:  amboudreau@yahoo.ca
November 14th, 7:00 to 9:00pm, Sound Journey: An evening in Ottawa! at the James Wellness Centre. RSVP: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
November 18th, Kensington Market Yoga with Yoga Facilitator Billy Gekas and Ann-Marie Boudreau on Sitar! Please RSVP: 416-574-8020
November 22nd, Intentional Sounding Circle, an experiential Workshop at Spirit Space, 10 Toronto Street in Flesherton. Contact Ann Wylie-Toal to RSVP 888-999-6893
Novembger 25th, Kensington Market Yoga with Yoga Facilitator Billy Gekas and Ann-Marie Boudreau on Sitar!Please RSVP: 416-574-8020