Dear Friends,
Moving into shorter days and longer nights - there are many upcoming events to keep the light shining longer this month!  Have a look below at some of the wonderful sound offerings to choose from….
Sending Good vibrations your way,
am
Ann-Marie Boudreau
Website & Music: www.annmarieboudreau.com 
Music: www.myspace.com/annmarieboudreau
CASP (Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners):  www.soundpractitioners.com
 
UPCOMING EVENTS!
 
CASP - Meet & Greet!
Canadian Association of Sound Practitioners
Sunday, November 1st
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace, and a soul generated by love.”  Coretta Scott King
Come join like-minded souls as we celebrate this emerging community of Sound Practitioners…Bring a favourite instrument, as we will have an opportunity to talk, share, play and explore.  Feel free to bring a few friends who might be interested in learning more about CASP.  Light refreshments will be served. 
Location:  Vivace Studio, 291A Jane Street (4 blocks north of Bloor Street West)
Time:  7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
RSVP:  hazel@soundspirit.ca
 
Sonica Sanctus
Wednesday, November 4th
A circle where singing serves the soul.
Sonica offers an improvisational context for voices to soar.
All levels of musical ability are welcome.
219 St. Clair West 7:30 p.m. sharp. Cost:  $20
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Exploring the voice through the Chakras
Four Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, 26th, Dec 3rd
Only Two Spaces Left!
Are you interested in exploring your voice in a much deeper and more intimate way?  And, in a small intimate setting?
This is a unique and intimate study of the voice as it is explored through the 7 major chakra energy centers found in the human body.  The ultimate goal of the exploration is to deepen the vocalist’s connection with themselves and open them up to expressing through a wider range of emotions and exotic flavours.  A wide range of world instruments will be introduced and used to support the students throughout their vocal explorations. 
We invite you to step into this soulful exploration of your voice.
Ann-Marie Boudreau and Lisa Hart-Spillane have created this four part/four evening vocal program.
Time:  from 7:00 to 9:30pm
Where: 526 Runnymede Road, Cost:  $150.00
There are only two spaces left so RSVP soon:  amboudreau@yahoo.ca or call: 416-604-8871
 
Come Home To Yourself:
An Experiential Day of Breathwork & Soundwork
Saturday, November 7th
This is a unique experience of breath and sound that will support you to explore your connection to your true nature. This experiential day combines and supports while combining the use of Breathwork & Soundwork.  With Breathwork Therapists:  Michele Meehan, Jennifer Brown & Soundwork Practitioner: Ann-Marie Boudreau  
Time:  9:30am to 5:00pm
Where:  Vivace Studios, 291A Jane St
Cost:  $100.00
For more details on Breathwork:  www.breathsong.com
For more details on Soundwork:  www.annmarieboudreau.com
RSVP call Michele @ 416-762-8054

Sonic Circle: An Exploration of the Sonica Sanctus
Monday, November 9th
Sonica Circle Class to explore and breakdown the elements of a Sonica Sanctus experience.  Includes an exploration of improvisational vocal work and hands on use of world instruments.
With Ann-Marie Boudreau.  RSVP:  amboudreau@yahoo.ca
Time:  7:00 to 9:00pm, Cost: $20.00
Where: Toronto Sound Source Studio, 219 St. Clair Avenue West, lower level.
 
Soundwork Practitioners’ Training
Seven Stages of Development
Tuesday, November 10 to December 15
This seven week series presents the cornerstone principles and protocols of soundwork.  Learn how to create therapeutic soundscapes for stages ranging from prenatal life to elderhood.  Participants are given a teaching guide with several hundred pages of research and theory.  The course is largely taught experientially.  No prior musical training is necessary.
Contact me for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  $280.
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Soundwork Practitioners’ Intensive Training
- Level One Certification
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, November 20 to 22
These three days compact years of research and practice in the discipline of soundwork.  In addition to an experiential learning process, participants receive an in-depth study guide.  Participants explore soundwork for well-being, archetypal sounding, and familiarity with instruments.  A musical background is not necessary but a willingness to engage is essential.
Contact me for further details as space is limited.
219 St. Clair West.  $320 all inclusive.
Contact: gdiggins@aol.com
 
Sound Journey Experience in Ottawa
Saturday, November 14th
Recline and relax for 90 minutes while being surrounded by a rich blanket of sound and the soulful vocals of Ann-Marie Boudreau while instruments from traditions around the globe are played around and over you.
Melodic, sometimes dissonant, the sound journey is created utilizing an intimate knowledge of the chakra system, shamanic traditions and the vibrational nature of our bodies to enhance and deepen the experience. Some have considered this live-surround-sound journey as a deep meditation and others a sound massage or a visioning experience.
*Important:  Bring along a yoga mat, blanket, pillow and water for your comfort.*
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Cost: $25
DOORS CLOSE AT 6:50 SHARP ~ PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY (6:30)
Must RSVP! Please call Sabrina 613 863-8446
Location: James Wellness Center
300-20 James Street, Ottawa, K2P 0T6
 
Kensington Market Yoga
Wednesday, November 18th & November 25th
Yoga Facilitator:  Billy Gekas, Live Sound by:  Ann-Marie Boudreau
Spend your Wednesday evening unfolding your yoga practice in this intimate space to the exotic and meditative strains of the Sitar by Ann-Marie Boudreau.
Where: Spiritwind International Arts, 64 Oxford Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto, Time:  7:30pm
As space is limited please RSVP: wjgekas@hotmail.com or phone: 416-574-8020
 
Intentional Sounding Circle in Flesherton
Sunday, November 22nd 
Explore your improvisational voice, have fun using hand-held world instruments and learn how to create intentional sounding circles.
Where:  Spirit Space, 10 Toronto Street, Flesherton
Contact Ann Wylie-Toal to RSVP 888-999-6893

Upcoming Sneak Peaks:
Make sure to mark these dates in your calendar!

December 2nd:  Sonica Sanctus, 7:30-9:30pm, 219 St. Clair Ave West

December 4th: Sound Journey Experience in Toronto for Positively Fabulous Women’s Group (women only - sorry guys)

December 17th: Big Beat North in Barrie!  Contact Elizabeth Levine for more details:
[mailto:lizlevine@rogers.com] lizlevine@rogers.com

December 19th: Big Beat Toronto! Contact: [mailto:gdiggins@aol.com] gdiggins@aol.com

Toronto Sound Source: Soundwork Practitioners’ Training Programs
Contact: [mailto:gdiggins@aol.com] gdiggins@aol.com for more information
and to RSVP:

December 4 - 6,  Soundwork Practitioners’ Intensive Training - Level Two
Certification

January 5 to Feb 16:  Soundwork Practitioners’ Training - Seven Primary
Archetypes.  Seven week series.

March 2 to April 6, Soundwork Practitioners’ Training - Stages of the
Hero’s Journey.  Seven week series.

Soundwork Resources:  Soundwork as Soulwork Programs at Toronto Sound
Source: Contact Gary Diggins at:[http://www.garydiggins.com/] www.garydiggins.com
Soundwork in London/Stratford Area: Contact Jocelyn Drainie at:
[http://www.sonicmedicine.ca/] www.sonicmedicine.ca
Soundwork in Hamilton: Contact Stephen Hudecki at:
[http://www.laughingboy.ca/] www.laughingboy.ca
Soundwork in Barrie: Contact Elizabeth Levine at:
[http://www.healingwithsound.ca/] www.healingwithsound.ca

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