On this bright sunny day in Toronto and with the melting of the snows you can almost feel the seeds buried beneath the earth striving to reach for the sunshine above them. Growth, new growth, is on it’s way to the surface. . .

In keeping with the ‘budding energy’of spring, here are a host of wonderful activities that I’m involved with this month to help encourage just that – new growth! They range from East Indian vocal studies and Soundwork studies, a Sound Journey and Intuitive Soul Radio interview to a Humane Food Fundraiser and the Holistic Expo!

And, for the month of March ONLY, I have posted the last four pieces from my new CD “New Horizon” on myspace: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau. For those of you who don’t have a copy of my new CD yet, I hope you enjoy listening to the second half of this sound journey!

Sending good vibrations your way, ~ am

Ann-Marie Boudreau, RIHR, ARCT, Spiritual-Psychotherapist, Soundwork Practitioner, Multi-instrumentalist & Improvisational Vocalist

Wednesday, March 4^th: Sonica Sanctus – Music as Medicine!

With Gary Diggins Enjoy 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: www.garydiggins.com

Saturday & Sunday, March 7^th & 8^th: Soundwork Skills Development Intensive

Ann-Marie is a faculty member of Toronto Sound Source. Upcoming is a two-day immersion in Soundwork as Soulwork. Content will include dreamwork, sonic rituals, rhythmic vocabulary and more. Open to previous students as well as new participants. Experiential learning based in deep listening and intentional sounding.  Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair West, lower level, Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm each day, Cost: $280.00. To RSVP contact: gdiggins@aol.com

Monday, March 16^th: Interview on Intuitive Soul Radio

With Laurie Huston, professional & intuitive counselor, metaphysical teacher, spiritual healer and shaman.  Laurie will be interviewing Ann-Marie Boudreau about her therapy practice and work with sound along with her latest CD. When: 7:00pm Monday evening! To connect up with the show go to the Intuitive Soul website: www.intuitivesoul.com Click on the tab: ‘Intuitive Soul Radio’ to link up with the interview ‘live’!

Tuesday, March 17^th: Suba Sankaran: An Introduction to South Indian Vocal Styles

Suba, vocalist for Autorickshaw, will open our ears and voices to beauty. Come explore vocal vocabulary from traditional and improvisational terrain. Space is limited so pre-registration is required.  Where: Toronto Sound Source, 219 St. Clair West, lower level, Time: 7:30pm sharp!, Cost: $30.00, To RSVP contact: gdiggins@aol.com. For further information on Suba: www.subasankaran.com

Friday, March 20^th: Spring Equinox Celebration and Fundraiser

Hosted by Laura Nashman, Triune and Michael Moon. Come out for a great night of dance, music, drumming and fun. All profits for the Canadian Coalition for Farm Animals.  For details contact: lauranashman@rogers.com or call:416-416-924-8180.

Friday, March 20^th: Holistic World Expo 2009!  Show Opening Ceremonies@ 7:00pm!

Ann-Marie Boudreau will be kicking off some fun, interactive sounding with Soundwork Practitioners Hazel Walker & Lisa Hartt-Spillane! Terri Segal will lead us in an interactive drumming experience that is rooted in community, self expression and play! Join us and add your own special gift to help spark the magic for the opening of this wonderful show! We’ll meet you by the show entrance for the Opening Ceremonies and together we’ll begin the enchantment of this spirit building event! For further information on the Expo: www.holisticworld.org Opening Ceremonies: 7:00-7:30pm, Where: Direct Energy Centre Hall “D”, CNE grounds.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 20^th, 21^st, 22^nd at the Holistic World Expo 2009 Reiki Energy, Soundwork, Amethyst Bio Mat & Alternative Modalities Booth #2!

Come and meet Ann-Marie, Hazel & Lisa, along with other Reiki & Soundwork Practitioners throughout the three days of the Expo. Enjoy a Reiki, Sound & Amethyst Bio Mat treatment at Booth #2. For further information on the Expo: www.holisticworld.org Where: Direct Energy Centre Hall “D”, CNE grounds.

Saturday, March 21^st: A Sound Journey Experience “Stillness Into Motion”

Hosted by Ann-Marie Boudreau  Join us for this intimate and personal ‘live surround-sound’ experience! Mainly created as an evening of relaxation, we’ll be encouraging movement in honour of the spring buds which are slowly growing through the earth readying themselves to sprout above the surface soon!  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. You must RSVP as space is limited: amboudreau@yahoo.ca 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 deepening 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. Sounders: Ann-Marie Boudreau, Kathleen Gillis, Jen Gilmour, Hazel Walker, Lisa Hartt-Spillane, Lucie Brisson and Abdul, on Tablas.  To learn more about Sound Journeys, check Ann-Marie’s website page: www.annmarieboudreau.co

April Sneak Peeks:

April 1^st: Sonica Sanctus

April 3^rd: Yoga Conference

April 19^th: NUUC Service

April 25^th: * Children’s Aid Society & * Healing Workshop with Denis Chagnon Grounding Collective

April 26^th: Ann-Marie is back performing at Trane Jazz Lounge!