Dear Friends,
With the fall upon us ‘back to school’ classes and workshops around the city are heating up. Here are some wonderful sound activities to explore this month:
• Sonica Wednesday, Sept 7th
• Magical Moments Concert, Sept 10th
• TAC 8 week Sound Program, Starts Sept 12th
• Voice3 Vocal Program Module 1, Starts Sept 14th
• The Big Beat, Sat Sept 17th
• “Our Stories Come Together” Inspired Playback Theatre Opening for OACCPP Conference, Thurs, Sept 22nd
• Clear Day Workshop, Strathroy, Sept 24th
*The Sonica Series, Starts Sept 29th

May the fall ahead add rich colours to your life!
Sending good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau

Wednesday, September 7th
Sonica: Music As Medicine
A circle where singing and sounding serve the soul. Sonica incorporates intentional soundscapes to promote well-being. All levels of musical ability are welcome. Where: 219 St. Clair West 7:30 p.m. sharp. Cost: $20 Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

Saturday, September 10, 2011
Magic Music Moments
Come and join Crystal Journey, Errol Starr Francis and Ann-Marie Boudreau & Michael Franklin for a magical evening of sound and mystical music.
Errol Starr Francis: A diverse crossing of culture, sounds of aliveness, danceable, devotional, divine, funky, rocking, hippie reggae stylings. Plenty of pleasing sounds, all with a loving vibration. www.asomamusic.com
Crystal Journey’s includes: 10-12 Quartz Crystal Bowls, 8-10 Paiste Planet Gongs, Vibraphone and Santoor. Each performance is sonically pure and unique. www.crystaljourney.ca
Ann-Marie Boudreau and Michael Franklin: will bring their own special flavour of World Music to the evening with the addition of Voice, Sitar, Swar Sangham, Wooden Flutes, Tibetan bowls and more… www.annmarieboudreau.com
Where: Toronto West Masonic Temple, 151 Annette Street, just west of Keele Street Time: 8:00 pm Tickets will be available at the door for $25/person. Doors open at 6pm or phone 416 767 4908 for reservations. Space is limited and we expect to sell out the venue. We invite you to take a seat or lay down as close to the instruments as possible to get the greatest effect. Remember to bring a yoga matt, blanket and/or pillow as most venues will have floor space to lay down. Chairs for regular seating are also available.

Starts Monday, September 12th
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! http://www.transformationalarts.com/courses/psychospiritual-development-courses/discovering-the-total-self/healing-power-of-sound
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.

Starts Wednesday, September 14th
“Voice, Breath & Body” Module 1 - a Vocal Program with Voice3
Four Wednesdays: September 14, 21, 28, Oct 12 
Discover what creates “voice”, where it resides, proper breathing techniques, voice placement, sound projection, vocal exercises and meditations in this fun and experiential class. Lots of tips for maintaining a healthy voice and body. To register: hazel@soundspirit.ca

Next Module: Module 2: “Colours of Voice through Chakras”
Four Wednesdays: Oct.19, 26, Nov. 9, 16
Access the restorative aspects of the voice through this unique and intimate
study of the energy of the chakras. The goal of this exploration is to deepen the
vocalist’s inner connections and open them to a wider range of emotional vocal
expressions. To register: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Voice3 Facilitators: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker, Lisa Hartt-Spillane This exciting vocal course consists of 5 stand-alone modules offered over 20 weeks. All classes are introductory. Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30p.m. Full program runs from September 14/11 to May 2012.

Saturday, September 17th 
The Big Beat - A Fall Equinox Celebration
A celebratory evening devoted to honouring the seasons in a spirit of community. Bring a drum and a willingness to create. Lots of musical guests. Hosted at VIVACE Studio - 291 A Jane Street. (Four blocks north of Bloor St. West). Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. start Tickets available at the door: $20. Contact Gary Diggins: garyd@garydiggins.com

Thursday, September 22nd
Our Stories Come Together: An Evening Ceremony & Performance
Inspired Playback at the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists Conference
We will open our Conference this year on Thursday evening with a very special ceremony of aboriginal tradition led by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona followed by an audience-directed performance of Playback Theatre, a remarkable form of improvisational theatre that reflects to us our own stories and experiences within our practice and profession, the challenges we are facing and our evolution in this time of transition. Narrative, spiritual, inspiring, validating and visioning - this promises to be a magical evening not to be missed. David Jan Jurasek is the founder The Inspired Playback Theatre Company. Live sound in the moment created by Ann-Marie Boudreau Where: The Sutton Place Hotel, 955 Bay Street, Toronto; When: 7:00 to 9:00pm See websites for further information: www.oaccpp.ca and www.inspiredplayback.com

Saturday, September 24th
Clear Day: A One Day Retreat
Devoted to Healing and Transformation
This day creates a foundation for further breakthroughs in our healing and personal growth, conducted in a serene environment which supports this process. A powerful workshop designed within the Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) model to: amplify your healing advance spinal-neural integrity, flexibility, and adaptability enhance inner peace, well-being, and quality of life and to… effectively Bust Stress!!! Angela Gordyn, Dr. Mike and Dr. Tyler join talents to create a rich tapestry of 3 NSA entrainments, yoga, SRI, plus meditation, music, inspiration, fun, release and joy within a conscious healing community. Sound experience created by Ann-Marie Boudreau
Where: Needham School of Dance, 412 High St., Strathroy, Ontario; Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm Who can join us for a Clear Day? Those who have been receiving Network Care for at least one month and would like to take their healing experience to new heights..…Tuition Fee: $175.00 Please register by September 9th to reserve your spot. Includes a delicious, vegetarian lunch, snacks and herbal tea.

Thursday’s Starting September 19th
The Sonica Series - A Course in Sound, Music, and Mindful Practices
Stressful or transitional times ask us to meet challenges with life skills deeper than mere coping strategies. This eight-week immersion into music, meditation, and mindful practices will help you cultivate wellness in daily life. The material is meant to be accessible to a variety of backgrounds and pertinent to a wide range of roles/responsibilities.
Contact Gary for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West. $280 all inclusive. Some scholarships are available.
Contact Gary Diggins: garyd@garydiggins.com

October Sneak Peaks:
• Entering the Heart of Creation – A Special Three Hearts Weekend with Zacciah Blackburn – October 1st & 2nd www.thecenteroflight.net/ 
• Nuit Blanche East Indian Fundraiser, @ Luc Sculpture, Saturday, October 1st www.lucsculpture.com
• Margrit Made It! An Art Opening, Sunday, October 2nd www.wisedaughters.com
• Voice3 at SHCN Presentation, Wednesday, October 5th www.spiritualityinhealthcare.net
• Voice3 Vocal Program Module 2: Colours of the Voice through the Chakras, Starts Wednesday, October 12th
• An On-Line Interview with Bonnie Ross on ‘Divine Light Within”, Thursday, October 13th http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bonnieross
• An Evening of Meditation, Sound & Insight! With Ann-Marie & Susan Fox, Thursday, October 13th
• Breathwork & Soundwork with Jennifer Brown & Ann-Marie, Sunday, October 23rd
• East Indian Fundraiser, @ TAC, Friday, October 28th
• Voice-Play Introductory Workshop; Yuri’s Village Open House @ LucSculpture, Saturday, October 29th • Archetypes of the Feminine in Mid-Life & Beyond – An Interactive Workshop, Sunday, Oct 30th