June Sound Events - CASP Concert & Membership Launch, June 5th!
From Ann-Marie Boudreau

I am thrilled to announce the Launch of the NEW Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners: CASP!  On Friday, June 5th join us at the Music Gallery for both the membership launch and an evening concert of wonderful performances by the founding members!  For those who are wondering what CASP is all about we’ve prepared a great little introductory video and invitation on our YouTube site featuring founding member, Gina Tome: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Mw369Frro For further details visit our New Website:  www.soundpractitioners.com It’s a night of music and celebration that you won’t want to miss!

There are many other Soundful Events taking place this month and that I’ll be performing at….From joining the Bhadra Collective, Big Beat North, Big Beat Toronto and the Live H20 Celebration at the newly opened The Great Central Sun… To playing medieval music under the trees at the Spadina Strawberry Festival at the end of June.

I’m also a member of a newly formed improv vocal trio that will be making it’s first formal debut as Voice3 at the CASP launch - see details on the group and their upcoming Vocal Workshop: Journey Through Voice, below.

Come out and celebrate the arrival of spring!
Bright Blessings and good vibrations,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau, RIHR, ARCT
Spiritual-Psychotherapist, Soundwork Practitioner
Multi-instrumentalist & Improvisational Vocalist
(Available for private therapy & soundwork sessions)
Phone:  416-604-8871
Email: amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Website:  www.annmarieboudreau.com

Wednesday, June 3rd 
Sonica Sanctus - Music as Medicine!
Join Gary Diggins for 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 For further information on Gary:  www.garydiggins.com

Friday, June 5th
CASP Membership Launch & Concert Celebration!
CASP:  Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners  www.soundpractitioners.com
Join us for the Launch of this at the Music Gallery this coming Friday evening!  The Official Press Release follows at the end of this Email:

For the first time in Canada, musicians, performers, music teachers and
sound therapists have come together to form a new association to explore and
share discoveries in the therapeutic properties of sound and music.  Come meet the founding members of CASP and enjoy an evening of musical celebration and performance, sound co-creation, information and inspiration!
Visit the website at http://www.soundpractitioners.com for information on
CASP and member profiles.

When:  Friday June 5th 2009, Where:  The Music Gallery, 197 John Street, Toronto, Ontario, Time:  Doors open at 7:00pm, the concert starts at 8:00pm.  Cost:  Tickets $20 per person available at the door or by RSVP to gina@ginatome.com or info@pamgerrand.com NOTE:  Purchase any level CASP membership on June 5th and your $20 ticket price will be deducted from the fee.

EVENT CANCELLED - Sunday, June 14th
The Bhadra Collective
Join Dennis Gaumond and the Bhadra Collective for an evening of musical celebration! With special guests Gary Diggins (didgeridoo, flugelhorn, hang), Ann-Marie Boudreau (vocals, hang).  Where:  The Trane, 964 Bathurst St - a funky nightclub on Bathurst, north of Bloor.  “The Trane has great food!”  Cover $15.00 Doors open at 7pm, performance at 8pm.  For details:  www.bhadra.ca.  For further information on the Trane:  www.tranestudio.comThursday, June 18th: 
Big Beat North – Dance, Drum & Dream, Barrie
Join Elizabeth & Jerry Levine and the Healing with Sound Ensemble for an evening of Celebration with participatory musical improvisations, hand drumming and impromptu singing and dancing with special guests: Gary Diggins & Ann-Marie Boudreau. Time:  7:30pm Where: Am Shalom Synagogue, 767 Huronia Road, Barrie, Ontario, Cost:  $20.00.  For more details email Elizabeth Levine at: liz@healingwithsound.ca Or visit the website at:  www.healingwithsound.ca

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 19th, 20th & 21st
LIVE H20 Event!
CASP FOUNDING MEMBERS PERFORM ON JUNE 19TH!
This very special weekend to honour H20-water will be hosting on-going celebrations for three days!  There is a wonderful line-up of musical talents including performances by many of the CASP founding members at the Friday evening concert on June 19th.  Check out the site:  www.torontoliveh2o.info Where: The Great Central Sun, 255 King Summit Road, King City (20 minutes north of Toronto). For more details call: 905-833-3447 or e-mail: bree@waterforworldpeace.com For international details on the H20 world scene: www.liveh2o.org

Saturday, June 20th
Big Beat Toronto
Gary Diggins will be hosting another Big Beat in the west end of the city at Vivace Studios this month. Gary will be posting further details in his next newsletter.  Where: Vivace Studios, 291A Jane Street, just south of Annette.  For more information contact Gary at:  gdiggins@aol.com

And Introducing:  Voice3!
An Improvisational, vocal trio …whose mission is to perform, educate and offer up healing vocal remedies while blending the art of ritual, sound medicine and fun, with Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker, Lisa Hartt-Spillane.Thursday, June 18th
Big Beat North - Dance, Drum & Dream, Barrie

Thursday, June 24th
“Journey Through Voice” - an Exploratory Vocal Workshop with Voice3
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:  Port Credit, 106 Lakeshore Rd. E., (lower level)
Time:  7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Contact Lisa: LisaHartt87@hotmail.com (905)891-8422

Voice3 Also:
Creates personal rituals for life transitions
Facilitates soul-centered workshops at conferences and retreats
Inspirational and interactive performances for corporate and other events
For more info and availability contact Hazel Walker at info@soundspirit.ca or (416)251-8853

Sunday, June 28th
Strawberry Festival
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
285 Spadina Rd
416-392-6910
spadina@toronto.ca
Start time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Welcome the coming of summer with games, performances, special exhibits and plenty of Strawberry Shortcake.
* This year’s special theme is “Local Foods Local Flavours”.
* New this year, Strawberry Cake made from local strawberries.
* Canadian Songs from several traditions under the trees with Lorne Brown and guests.
Performances also by returning local musician Mike Franklin and special guest Ann-Marie Boudreau.  Performace Times: approx 12:30pm and 2:00pm
Admission:
Child: $3 Youth: $3
Adult: $3 Senior: $3
Other fees: $Refreshments extra.
Website: wx.toronto.ca/inter/culture/mhsevents.nsf/AllEvents?OpenView
Other information: Paid parking available next door at Casa Loma.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Mw369Frro
TTC: North of the Dupont Subway station.

JULY Workshop, Ottawa
Saturday & Sunday, July 18, 19
Sensual Awareness - A weekend intro to Tantra!
For those of you who have enjoyed my “Journey of the Senses” workshops, this will be a real treat!  Immerse yourself in a weekend of sensual awareness at this juicy two-day workshop!  Co-facilitated by Ann-Marie Boudreau & Sabrina Steczko, Where: Ottawa, Ontario.  For further details and to RSVP:  www.redshoesproductions.com/workshops.shtml

AUGUST Workshop, Toronto:
Wednesday, August 26th: 
Vocal Explorations
Is it time to ‘raise the bar’ in the exploration of your voice?  For those of you who have wanted to study vocal work with me this is a great opportunity to experience some of my vocal work. For further details & to RSVP contact the Transformational Arts College at 416-484-0454 or check their website for details:  www.transformationalarts.com/w_summerlecture.aspx

OFFICIAL CASP LAUNCH PRESS RELEASE:
The Canadian Association Of Sound Practitioners Official Launch - June 5th
Experience The Healing Power Of Sound!

For the first time in Canada, musicians, performers, music teachers and
sound therapists have come together to form a new association to explore and
share discoveries in the therapeutic properties of sound and music.

The Canadian Association Of Sound Practitioners(CASP) announces its official
membership launch and concert celebration on Friday June 5th, 2009 at “The
Music Gallery” in Toronto.

CASP is a coalition of therapists, musicians, performers and teachers who
respect an ancient principle: sound, when expressed with purpose and
artistry, can promote individual and group well-being. The group has three
clear mandates: educate, expand and enthuse the public about the innate
power of sound to enhance everything from physical health to spiritual
wellness.

We are living in turbulent times. CASP believes their work with intentional
sound-making can contribute to a Great Turning. Through classes, concerts
and communication CASP is out to motivate others! Come participate in a Symphony of transformation.

Meet the founding members of CASP and enjoy an evening of musical
celebration and performance, sound co-creation, information and inspiration!

The founding members are:

Gary Diggins
Dennis Gaumond
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Diana Atherton Davis
Jocelyn Drainie
Pamela Gerrand
Lisa Hartt-Spillane
David Hickey
Stephen Hudecki
Bree Leggett
Liz Levine
Barbara McKell
Gina Marie Sky Tome
Craig Trendell
Hazel Walker
Michael Moon

Visit the website at http://www.soundpractitioners.com for information on
CASP and member profiles.

Full details of the show:
The Canadian Association Of Sound Practitioners
Official Membership Launch And Concert Celebration
Friday June 5th 2009
The Music Gallery
197 John Street
Toronto, Ontario
Doors open at 7:00pm, the concert starts at 8:00pm.
Tickets $20 per person available at the door or by RSVP to gina@ginatome.com
or info@pamgerrand.com
Purchase any level CASP membership on June 5th and your $20 ticket price
will be deducted from the fee.

“We have fallen into the place where everything is music” - Rumi