December Sound Events - Come Dance, Sing and Play!
From Ann-Marie Boudreau
 
Dear Friends,
The Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners, CASP, has a newly redesigned website on-line:  www.soundpractitioners.com  For those looking to explore sound there are many wonderful articles, events and a host of sound information and photos posted on the site, including photos from the CASP Launch in June of this year.  For those working with sound in a therapeutic manner, this is a great way to connect up and join with others of like-mind.
 
There are many wonderful ways to celebrate this last month of 2009.  I will be sounding with my friends at some great events happening throughout the city and up in the Barrie area.  Come out and sound, play, dance and drum your way into the New Year!
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!
Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
December 4th, 5th & 6th
Soundwork Practitioners’ Intensive Training
Level Two Certification
Content pivots around the insightful work of Dr. Bill Plotkin and the practice of soundwork. The process invites us to dive deep, gain skills, and become artful in our service to others. The training has proven to be transformative for past participants.  Ready for it?
Contact gdiggins@aol.com for further details as space is limited.
Where:  219 St. Clair West. 
Cost: $320 all inclusive.
 
Monday, December 7th
Vocal Exploration of Classical Indian Melodies and Rhythms
with Suba Sankaran
Are you interested in exploring the vocal world of Classical Indian melodies and rhythms?  Step into this rich musical tradition with vocalist, pianist and percussionist Suba Sankaran.   Suba studied south Indian classical music with master drummer (and father) Trichy Sankaran. She has also studied south Indian classical vocal music with Sankari Krishnan, T. Vishwanathan, K. Subramaniam and N. Ramani. Her percussion training includes teachers such as Glen Velez, Sal Ferreras and Russell Hartenberger. Suba, among a wide range of musical projects, is the vocal imagination of Autorickshaw www.autorickshaw.ca
This workshop is open to all levels of vocal and musical training.
Contact gdiggins@aol.com for further details as space is limited.
Where:  219 St. Clair West. 
Time:  precise start at 7 p.m.  
Cost:  $30 all inclusive.
 
Thursday, December 17
Big Beat North - in Barrie
Dance, Drum & Dream
You are warmly invited to help welcome the winter season through a celebration of improvisational dancing, drumming and sound. 
Where:  AM SHALOM SANCTUARY, 767 Huronia Road, Barrie, Ontario
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Admission: $20.00 at the door
(bring drum & mat)
For further information/directions, please visit
www.healingwithsound.ca or email liz@healingwithsound.ca
 
Sat. Dec. 19  
THE BIG BEAT - A Winter Solstice Celebration
A celebratory evening of dancing, drumming, and dreaming with TRIUNE
Bring a willingness to play.  Bring a drum.
Where: VIVACE Studio - 291 A Jane Street, (Four blocks north of Bloor St. West).
Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start
Cost:  $20, Tickets available at the door
Contact gdiggins@aol.com for further information.
 
Tuesday, December 22nd
Twin Flame Holiday Concert
Performance by Internationally known Sonic Reiki Grand Master Teachers Linda Sylvester & Thomas Burakowski. These talented professionals perform a capella and have the rare gift of seeing into 24 dimensions of reality, creating an interesting, peaceful and loving experience. The intent of the evening is to activate the Divine Twin Flame. Universal Law of Attraction states “likes attracts likes.” Activate your vibration within … and attract the same! The destiny of the Twin Flame is to be One.
Sound meditations by Ann-Marie Boudreau on Sitar  
For more information on Sonic Reiki check:  www.sonicreiki.com
When:  Refreshments 6:30pm, concert at 7:30pm
Where:  The Music Gallery, 197 John Street, Toronto, M5T 1X6
Tickets $35, call toll free: 877-236-2907
Hourly Parking Available

Upcoming 2010 Sneak Peaks:
Make sure to mark these dates in your calendar! 

Tues. Jan. 5 - Feb. 16     
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training
Seven Primary Archetypes
This seven week series explores the intersection of Jungian psychology and soundwork. We consider the generative and destructive sides of archetypal energies through intentional soundmaking. Consider the Warrior, Sovereign, Healer, Magus, and more.  The course is largely taught experientially.  No prior musical training is necessary.
Contact Gary Diggins for further details as space is limited. gdiggins@aol.com
Where:  219 St. Clair West. 
Cost:  $280.

Wednesday, January 6th
Sonica Sanctus – Music as Medicine!
With Gary Diggins 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. 

January 18th:
Voice3 Vocal Workshop, Level II, 7:30 to 9:30pm

Saturday, January 23rd
A Sound Journey Experience “Journey Into Stillness”
Hosted by Ann-Marie Boudreau
Join us for this intimate and personal ‘live surround-sound’ experience!  Created as an evening of relaxation, we’ll be encouraging you to move into a place of stillness inside, a reflection of nature in its hibernation and gestation period.  Doors open at 7:15pm, the Journey starts at 7:30pm sharp! Arrive early to set up your space. Note: doors are locked at 7:45pm so as not to interrupt those journeying. Where: Vivace Studios, 291A Jane Street, just south of Annette, Cost: $25.00 Please bring:  a mat, blanket, pillow and bottle of water for your comfort.  You must RSVP as space is limited: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
What is a Sound Journey?  For 90 minutes allow yourself to be enfolded by deep healing sounds from acoustic world instruments being played around and over you.  A sound journey can support you as you move into a deepening meditative state while reclining and relaxing.  At times melodic, sometimes dissonant, the soundscape is created utilizing an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen the meditation experience. To learn more about Sound Journeys, check Ann-Marie’s website page: www.annmarieboudreau.com 
 
Toronto Sound Source: Soundwork Practitioners’ Training Programs
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com for more information and to RSVP:

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:
www.garydiggins.com
Soundwork in London/Stratford Area: Contact Jocelyn Drainie at: www.sonicmedicine.ca  
Soundwork in Hamilton: Contact Stephen Hudecki at:  www.laughingboy.ca
Soundwork in Barrie: Contact Elizabeth Levine at:  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!
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.
www.transformationalarts.com