Dear Friends,
My birthday month has been a delight so far….may the many wonderful and soulful sound programs, events and offerings detailed below brighten your spring, including the Ottawa Sound Conference!
Looking forward to seeing you again!
Sending good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau
CASP: www.soundpractitioners.com
Experience a Soundwork Session
Come relax in a soundbath of wonderful world instruments and exotic vocal sounds. What a great way to relax and gift yourself! Have you ever wondered what a Soundwork Session was like? Now is your chance to explore what it’s all about! Please drop me an email at [4]amboudreau@yahoo.ca for further details!
Monday, May 9th
The Healing Power Of Sound:
A Transformational Arts College Program
The latest scientific research on sound indicates that this vibrational art helps to synchronize the hemispheres of the brain, induce relaxing brainwave states, such as alpha, and produce the relaxation response: lower heart beat, blood pressure and deeper breathing. Besides promoting wellness, the experience of sound can be magical, mystical and creative connecting us deeply to our soul and spirit. Sound, indeed, is a spiritual path. Explore, discover and experience the wonderful affects of sound in this eight week program! www.transformationalarts.com
With Ann-Marie Boudreau, Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm
No previous musical, vocal or sound experience is necessary.
Tuition Fee: $300 per course + HST includes all material fees. Early registration is advisable to avoid disappointment. This course is HST exempt if it is part of a professional training program. Register: Pre-registration is necessary. Contact Reception at 416-484-0454 ext.10 or by e-mail at tac@transformationalarts.com.
Sunday, May 15th Journey of the Senses Workshop:
Deepening the Tantric Experience!
With Ann-Marie Boudreau, Jennifer Howey & special guest Leisa Peacock
Explore the Sensual Body ~ encourage your sensual nature through a mystical journey of taste, aroma, safe touch, meditation, and movement. Discover the sacred space within you while being gently guided through a variety of sensual exercises including hand and foot massage techniques shared by Leisa Peacock. Access your innate wisdom and unveil any inhibitions or social conditions that limit your sexual energies and zest for life! Whether you are in an intimate relationship or not, give yourself permission to come play! Fuel your passion in this experiential workshop through the journey of the senses! Your inspired sensual environment includes a wood burning fire and the coaxing sounds of live sitar. Place: Diamond Body Yoga Studio. 68 Hollywood Crescent, Toronto, M4L 2K5. (Woodbine/Gerrard) Time: 2:00 to 5:00pm, Cost per workshop: $60.00 Space is limited to 6 people. Please email to reserve your spot: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Thurs. May 19 to June 30
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training
- Unit Two
The Role of Soundwork in Social Activism and Personal Service
We will apply soundwork to peace-building, social change, ecological events, council processes, and more. The intent is to expand “compassion in action” via the practice soundwork. Sonic Rituals enable all people to make a profound contribution to the needs of our times. Where: 219 St. Clair West. 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $280 all-inclusive. Register: garyd@garydiggins.com
Thursday, May 19th
Exploring Your Improvisational Voice
A Monthly Vocal Circle Gathering
Step into this intimate gathering of vocalists committed to expanding and developing their improvisational vocal skills. This playful and engaging circle engages participants through a variety of practices including the exploration of vocables, call & response and ostinato work. This monthly open circle will continue supporting vocalists step more deeply into their improvisational voice. Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm, Cost: $25, Place: 526 Runnymede Road (near Bloor West Village) Space is limited so you must resgister. To RSVP and for further details contact: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Wednesday Evenings:
May 11, 18, 25 & June 8
Creating Ritual with Voice3
Having had several requests to create a module around “Ritual”, Voice3 will be offering a final module starting this month. This informative, introductory course will feed your curiosity and intuition in the art of preparing ceremony and ritual to create markers in your life and in the lives of others. Where: 219 St Clair Street West, lower level, Cost: $150, to register or for more details email: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Note that the first 6 Voice3 Vocal Modules have been completed and will be offered again next September.
MAY 27, 28 & 29
OTTAWA SOUND HEALING CONFERENCE!!
May 27th Opening Concert with David Hickey
Workshops with Debbie Danbrook, Jeremy Sills, Daniel Mauro, Gary Baker, Bradfield & Songstress Anael, Theda Phoenix and many more….. For further details see the website: www.ottawasoundhealingconference.com Where: St. Paul’s University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON Includes: Concerts, Kirtan, Sonic Yoga, Soulful Musicians, African Drumming, Sacred Sound, Dancing, Music Therapy, Meditation, Vendors……..and much more!
JUNE SNEAK PEEKS:
June 1st
* Sonica Sanctus: Music As Medicine
June 4th
* Sound Journey Experience at the Transformational Arts College
June 7, 14, 21 & 28
* From Clay to Music! Create your own musical instruments from Clay!
June 12th: 2:00-5:00pm
* Journey to India: A special fundraiser Soiree! Ann-Marie will be journeying to India in 2012 to work with ‘Families For Children’ in Southern India: www.familiesforchildren.ca….with special guests:poet: Linda Stitt….musical guests: Gary Diggins, Hazel Walker, Lisa Hartt-Spillane, Michael Franklin, Kathleen Gillis, Debbie Ingham, Lucie Brisson, Sheri Cohen and the woman responsible for leading the groups to India: Jennifer Brown!
June 23rd
* Exploring Your Improvisational Voice!
