Dear Friends,

This coming January 2012 I am very excited to be travelling to India with Jennifer Brown to work at the Families for Children orphanage for disabled children. Before I leave town, there are a host of wonderful sound events this month to keep you warm and sounding:

**Stepping into India! A Sound Journey Experience, Friday, December 2nd – this will be my last Sound Journey of the Year!

**Sonica: Wednesday, December 7th

**”With A Will” Poetry book launch by author Linda Stitt, December 10th

**”Dancing with Fire” an evening Playback Theatre, December 11th

** The Big Beat, December 17th

** Sonica: Wednesday, January 4th

This will be my last Newsletter until February when I return from India ….I look forward to sharing tales of my travels with you on my return!
Sending good vibrations your way for a safe and joyous holiday season!
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau

Stepping Into India! A Sound Journey
Friday, December 2nd
Join us for this intimate and personal ‘live surround-sound’ experience! Created as an evening of relaxation, meditation and visioning……Hosted by Ann-Marie Boudreau, featuring the Sitar, Swar Sangham, Shruti box, tanpura and many more authentic East Indian instruments.  With special guest Michael Franklin on flutes; Fusion Tempo: Kathleen Gillis & Debbie Ingham on percussion; Abdul on tabla drums and with soundwork colleague Lucie Brisson.
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 deeply 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 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.  For those who have difficulty laying on the ground you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to recline in. You must RSVP as space is limited: amboudreau@yahoo.ca

Sonica: Music As Medicine
Wednesday, December 7th
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.  $20  Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

“With A Will” by Linda Stitt
A Poetry Book Launch
Saturday, December 10th
With ‘live’ readings by Linda Stitt, accompanied by Ann-Marie Boudreau, Michael Franklin, Jeff Burke & other musical guests. Where?  A lovely little restaurant & bar, Portobello’s, a charming little place on Bay Street, north of Wellesley.  Khairul, the proprietor, plans to add a few snacks to the delicious items on his menu.  The prices are reasonable and beer and wine are available at a moderate cost.  Location:  Portobello Restaurant & Bar - 995 Bay Street; Time:  2:30 to 5:00pm

“Playing with Fire”
An evening with Playback Theatre
Sunday, December 11th
Have you ever…felt growing tension within a relationship you care about?…been licked by the flames of conflict? Did you run away or lose your cool? Or feel like dormant volcano?  What do we do under such enormous stress? This is a critical question, that every human being needs to explore more deeply if we aim to have healthy relationships and co-create a more just and sustainable world. Conflict can become either destructive or transformative, depending on how we play with it.” If you dare to share a moment or a story from your life with us ~ and see it transformed into spontaneous art…Or if you wish to learn from the folly and wisdom of real people, who are courageous and willing to bear their hearts and souls… Join us for this very special evening of fiery tales shared within our very warm and welcoming community, within the cozy and sacred space of The Inner Garden.  Sound accompaniment by Ann-Marie Boudreau. Time:  7 - 9  pm, Where:  The Inner Garden, 401 Richmond Street West, 3rd Floor, Suite 384 http://www.theinnergarden.ca/  Cost:  $15 or  $25 for 2 tix http://www.inspiredplayback.com/playingwithfire.htm

The Big Beat!
A Winter Solstice Celebration
Saturday, December 17th
A celebratory evening devoted to honouring Solstice in a spirit of community. Bring a drum and a willingness to create. Plenty 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

Sonica: Music As Medicine
Wednesday, January 4th
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.  $20  Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

January 10th, 2012
I depart for India……This coming January 2012 I am very excited to be travelling to India with Jennifer Brown to work at the Families for Children orphanage for disabled children. Although we had our wonderful and successful fundraiser event in November you can still make a donation on-line at: http://www.familiesforchildren.ca/support.html. A donation as little as $20 can make a difference!  Every dollar contributes directly to helping the children being taken care of by Families for Children. (Tax receipts will be issued.)

Dear Friends,

This is a special month for me as many of my musical friends are gathering to help me host an important fundraiser “A Musical Journey” An FFC Fundraiser at The Trane Studio on November 26th! Together we will be putting on a fun-filled, musical extravaganza evening in support of Families for Children.

This coming January 2012 I will be travelling to India with Jennifer Brown to work at an FFC orphanage for disabled children. Please come out and support this good cause…whether you can attend or not you are always welcome to make a donation on-line   http://www.familiesforchildren.ca/support.html. A donation as little as $20 can make a difference! Every dollar contributes directly to helping the children being taken care of by Families for Children. Tax receipts will be issued.

There are a host of other wonderful sound events coming up over the next month:

**Sonica: Wednesday, November 2nd
**“Healing Vibrations of Soundwork for Self-Care”, Voice3 Presents at The Healing Cooperative Sunday, November 6th
**Toronto General Hospital’s “Music for the Heart and Soul” program on Thursday, Nov 10th
**“A Night to Remember”, at Musideum, Friday, November 11th
**Breathwork & Soundwork: A One Day Workshop, Sunday, November 20th
**Voice3 Module 3:“Song Soul Song & Song Making”, Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 14, 21 with Lisa Hartt
**“A Musical Journey” An FFC Fundraiser at The Trane Studio, with many special musical guests! Saturday, November 26th
**Stepping into India! A Sound Journey Experience, Saturday, December 2nd

Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Sending good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau

Sonica: Music As Medicine
Wednesday, November 2nd
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. $20 Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

Healing Vibrations of Soundwork for Self-Care: Breathing and Sounding into a Place of Softness
Sunday, November 6th
A Special Presentation at the Healing Cooperative
With Voice3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt
Those who hold deep space for others moving through trauma and illness often do not take the time to care for themselves. Following an orientation of breath, voice and world instruments, Voice3 will introduce the various aspects of soundwork and how it impacts on the human psyche, soul, spirit and body. Attendees will have an opportunity to experiment with some of the simple, hand-held instruments offered as well as giving and receiving sound for the nurturing and care of self and others. This interactive and engaging evening will be an opportunity to drink in a rich sound experience and consider how to incorporate sound for self -grounding and renewal. For further details see the Healing Collective facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/groups/25760186328/
Voice3 is an improvisational trio whose mission is to perform, educate and offer up healing vocal remedies while blending the art of ritual, sound medicine and play. Ann-Marie Boudreau (www.annmarieboudreau.com) Hazel Walker (www.SoundSpirit.ca) Lisa Hartt (www.harttsong.vpweb.ca)

“Music for the Heart and Soul”
Thursday, November 10th
Music Can Heal.org musicians, including Talia Wooldridge and Ann-Marie Boudreau on piano, are offering a FREE concert at Toronto General Hospital’s “Music for the Heart and Soul” program When: from 1-2:30 pm. Location: Toronto General Hospital 4th Floor in the DeGasperis Conservatory (Patient Court). Go to the Clinical Services Building (CSB) and use the West Elevators to 4th floor. Via TTC – Queen’s Park, via car – parking on Elizabeth Street.

“A Night To Remember”
At Musideum Friday, November 11th
Surrounded by the exotic collection of acoustic world instruments at Musideum, join Talia Wooldridge, Ann-Marie Boudreau and Michael Franklin for an evening of delicious musical offerings! When: 8 pm sharp at the beautiful Musideum, 401 Richmond St. West, main floor www.musideum.com *free parking available: http://www.401richmond.net/contact/parking.cfm
This concert is a fundraiser for Music Can Heal.org - a non-profit that places sound practitioners and live musicians in hospices, hospitals and care-centres across the GTA. Tickets: $15-25. Call: 416-599-7323 for tickets. You may contact Talia to make a donation or for more information: 416.856.6459. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=220319144702198

Breath & Sound Workshop – Release and Restore!
Sunday, November 20th
This one day workshop uses breath and sound to create a bridge between the conscious and unconscious minds accessing and connecting body, mind, spirit and emotions. This body oriented workshop will help to heal, release negative energy and stress, return you to balance and allow you to come home to yourself. The session is complemented by a live, evocative soundscape that supports and deepens the experience. A variety of acoustic instruments and vocals are used to help reflect and impel the breather’s experience. Together, breath and live sound offer a uniquely rich inner journey.
Where: Transformational Arts College, 3rd floor, 3300 Yonge Street, Toronto. Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Cost: $75.00 www.transformationalarts.com
For more details and to Register contact: amboudreau@yahoo.ca With Ann-Marie Boudreau and Jennifer Brown. Jennifer Brown is a spiritual director with training in inter-spiritual mentoring form The Claritas Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Through her company Conscious Journeys she leads women on inner and outer journeys to India focused on community service, cultural immersion and adventure. She is a masters level breath therapist certified from Integration Concepts. She enjoys working with both groups and individuals.

“Soul Song & Song Making”
A Vocal Program with Voice3: Module #3
New Series Starts Wednesday, November 23rd
Learn how to access more deeply the way words arise from the heart of song. We are all singers. We are all songwriters. During these four experiential weeks we will look closely at what makes a song: using sounds, melody, words and our life experiences. Four Wednesdays: Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 14, 21 To register: lisahartt87@hotmail.com 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. - 9:30 p.m. Full program runs from September 14/11 to May 2012.

A Musical Journey to support Families For Children
Saturday, November 26th
Immerse yourself in an evening of exotic music that blends together world instruments and soulful vocals. Come Dance & Play!
The Hosts: Ann-Marie Boudreau & Jennifer Brown
The Musical Guests: Voice3: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt; with Gary Diggins & Prosad, Linda Stitt, Francesco Jaya, Ivana Popovic, Sunny Sodhi, Michael Franklin, Kathleen Gillis, Chris Hall, Abdul, Debbie Ingham, Greg Dean & Lucie Brisson
Where: The Trane Studio,964 Bathurst Street,
Time: 8:00pm Cost: $20 or PWYC
Must RSVP as space is limited: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
A Fundraiser for Families for Children, a volunteer-run non-profit that rescues children many with disabilities and destitute women from the streets in South India. For over 30 years, FFC has helped 1000’s of children by providing safe and loving homes, education, vocational training and healthcare. 100% of the funds raised will go to FFC which was started 30 year ago by Sandra Simpson, of Montreal, Canada! This coming January 2012 I will be travelling to India with Jennifer Brown to work at an orphanage for disabled children. Please come out and support this good cause…whether you can attend or not you are always welcome to make a donation on-line http://www.familiesforchildren.ca/support.html.
A donation as little as $20 can make a difference! Every dollar contributes directly to helping the children being taken care of by Families for Children. Tax receipts will be issued.

Stepping Into India!
A Sound Journey
Friday, December 2nd
(Note date chance from Nov 18th)
Hosted by Ann-Marie Boudreau, featuring the Sitar Join us for this intimate and personal ‘live surround-sound’ experience! Created as an evening of relaxation, meditation and visioning. There will be an offering of Reiki for those who would like it included during their sound experience.
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.
Funds raised will go towards Ann-Marie’s flight expenses to India in January. Please bring: a mat, blanket, pillow and bottle of water for your comfort. For those who have difficulty laying on the ground you are welcome to bring a lawn chair to recline in. You must RSVP as space is limited: amboudreau@yahoo.ca