Dear Friends,
There are so many wonderful sound programs, concerts, workshops and events happening this September and October that I’ve squeezed them all into this newsletter to give you more notice. 

FROM the Wise Woman’s retreat weekend, New Soundwork programs starting at Gary Diggins’ Sound Academy and an exciting new vocal program being taught by Voice3…..TO Meditation in Motion - a Hildegard Labyrinth concert, The Big Beat and Voice3 in Ottawa and a ‘Free the Spirit’ fundraiser.

I’m sure there will be something to delight all those seeking a soulful connection with sound. 
All the best as you step into the Fall!
Sending good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com 
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau
CASP:  www.soundpractitioners.com 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS!

Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
September 10th, 11th & 12th
Wise Woman’s Weekend - A Weekend Retreat!  
“The Realm of Water”
In this, the 6th annual celebration of Wise Woman Weekend we pay homage to the mainstay of Mother Earth and all life on our planet: Water.  Approximately 70% of the Earth’s surface is water-covered.  Water is in constant movement, in a water system known as the hydrologic cycle.  Water is the only element that exists as a solid, a liquid and a vapour and can do so at any point within the hydrologic cycle. Water is timeless. It is malleable. Water is also the building block of all creation here on Earth. It is essential to all life on this planet. Without it no life would exist on Earth. Yet humanity is painfully, careless and cavalier with this our most precious resource.  So let us take this opportunity, this Wise Woman Weekend,  to come together once more to celebrate, appreciate, play and create in this healing and life-giving gift: Water.
 
The Wise Woman Weekend is a yearly event focused on the “whole woman” ? body, mind and spirit. It’s all about Wise Women sharing with other Wise Women. In today’s busy world it’s important to make time to nourish and nurture ourselves. This retreat is just one way that Wise Woman Events asks women to make time for themselves, be present in the “now”, and explore the truths and possibilities of our uniqueness. 
 
Ann-Marie Boudreau will be there with her Voice3 colleagues Lisa Hartt-Spillane and Hazel Walker to help participants explore their voice in an Intentional Sounding Circle and step into a Sound Journey experience.  Ann-Marie will also be including her tantra workshop “Journey of the Senses”! 
For your own copy of the brochure and flyer please contact Elizabeth Runciman at: wisewomanevents@hotmail.com or check out the website: www.wisewomanevents.net

Tuesdays, September 7th  - October 19th    
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training Program
Unit One: Soundwork and Seven Stages of Development
This seven week series explores the principles and protocols of soundwork as they apply to key stages of maturation.  Through interactive and receptive soundscapes, students learn how to facilitate soundwork sessions for individuals or groups.  The classroom portion is taught experientially. An extensive guidebook is included.  No prior musical training is necessary.
Contact Gary for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.   $280.
Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com
Faculty: Gary Diggins, Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt-Spillane
 
Thursdays, September 9th  - October 28th    
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training Program
Unit Two: Soundwork and the Wheel of Life Model
During each of the seven evenings, students will use soundwork to explore a wholistic model developed by Dr. Bill Plotkin.  Skills development will be integrated into each class along with the learning objective of understanding eight tasks of growth.  Along with handouts, it is recommended that students read: Nature and the Human Soul by Dr. Plotkin.
This course is only open to graduates from Unit One.
Contact Gary for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  From 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.   $280.
Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com
Faculty: Gary Diggins, Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt-Spillane

Friday, September 17th
Meditation in Motion – a Hildegard Feast Day Celebration
Concert & Labyrinth Walk
Join The Hildegard Project (www.omusic.ca) for an evening of music, meditation and movement.  Featuring Krystina Lewick (voice), Michael Franklin (woodwinds), Ann-Marie Boudreau (world instruments), Simone Desilets (viola da gamba), Gaven Dianda (plucked strings) and Ekaterina Pyatkova (voice). 
Where: Holy Trinity Church (behind Eaton Centre), Sponsored by The Labyrinth Community Network (www.labyrinthnetwork.ca) and Wonderworks (www.gowonderworks.com) Time:  8:00pm Tickets: Advance tickets $15 (cash) at Wonderworks or $20 at door.

Saturday, September 18th    
THE BIG BEAT - A Fall Equinox Celebration
A celebratory evening of sounding, celebrating, and creating community.
TRIUND and musical guests.  Drumming, dancing, and dreaming.
Sound in the spirit of autumn.
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: garyd@garydiggins.com
 
New Fall Program beginning at 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.  Check their website for further program details:  www.transformationalarts.com

OCTOBER EVENTS

Saturday, October 2nd
Voice3 In Ottawa!
With Ann-Marie Boudreau, Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt-Spillane
Morning Session:  10:00am to 12:00noon
“Journey Through Voice” Dive deeply into your journey of authentic expression and tap into your unlimited creativity & playful inner child in this soulful vocal workshop.
Afternoon Session: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
“Creating Intentional Sounding Circles” Explore and learn how to create an intentional sound circle using voice and a variety of user-friendly world instruments.
Voice3 in Concert
 7:30pm to 9:30pm Join Voice3 for an interactive concert of intentional soundscapes with spontaneous and fun sound making.
Cost:  Cost per session $35.00, Concert $25.00
Location:  Westboro Masonic Temple, (free parking) 430 Churchill Avenue North, Ottawa.  To learn more about Voice3s October engagement contact Maike at sonicspiritottawa@gmail.com or call: 613-614-1611

Thursday, October 7th
Freeing Your Spirit - A Celebration of World Music and Poetry
An evening with Gary Diggins’ group - The Sonica Collective, plus leading media personalities.
All proceeds from the evening go to benefit the work of Freeing the Human Spirit within prison communities.
The poetic content will come from inmates participating in mindfulness programs.  See www.freeingspirit.com
Hosted at the Music Gallery, 197 John St.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. start
Tickets available at the door: $30.
Contact: garyd@garydiggins.com

Wednesdays, Starts October 13th
Vocal Program with Voice3
Voice 3 ~ 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 and held on Wednesday nights from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.   Full program runs from October 13, 2010 to April 20, 2011 – one Wednesday evening free a month.
1st Module: Voice, Breath & Body   Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10 
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.
2nd Module: Colours of the Voice through the Chakras   Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 8, 15  Access the restorative aspects of the voice through this unique and intimate study of the energy of the chakras. The ultimate goal of the exploration is to deepen the vocalist’s inner connections and open them up to a wider range of emotional vocal expressions.
3rd Module: Soul Song & Song Making   Jan. 12, 19, 26, Feb. 9, 2011
Learn how to access and look deeper into the way words arise from the heart of song. We are all singers and 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.
4th Module: The Compassionate Voice   Feb. 16, 23, March 9, 16 
Experience and learn how to offer the voice in the areas of compassionate work including tender circles, hospice, energy work and cradling. Lots of opportunity to be both receiver and sound maker with discussion around both roles.
5th Module:  Facilitating Vocal Sound Circles   March 23, 30 April 13, 20 Come away with a solid understanding of circle protocol and some of the important aspects of interactive sounding.  Participants will be called upon to step into facilitator
Cost:  per module is $150.00 
Start Date: The first class starts Wednesday, October 13th
Location:  Toronto Sound Source, 219 St Clair Street West, lower level
For more information or to register for the program please contact:  Lisa Hartt-Spillane at lisahartt87@hotmail.com 
Voice3 Websites:
Ann-Marie Boudreau:  www.annmarieboudreau.com
Hazel Walker:  www.soundspirit.ca
Lisa Hartt-Spillane:  www.harttsong.vpweb.ca  

Sneak Peaks:
 
Sound Journey’s begin again this November!  -More details to come later this fall!  

Soundwork Resources: 
Toronto Sound Source: Contact Gary Diggins:  garyd@garydiggins.com
 
**Soundwork in Toronto:  Contact Ann-Marie Boudreau      at: www.
annmarieboudreau.com Hazel Walker      at: www.soundspirit.ca
Lisa Hartt-Spillane      at:  www.harttsong.vpweb.ca 
**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 **Soundwork in Sarnia area: Evelyn Ward de Roo at:
 www.nurturingspace.com

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