Come join us to sing songs that connect us to Mother Earth and her elements. That connect us to each other and that sense that we're all in this together!
Songs that uplift us, heal us, and make us feel a deep sense of grace, optimism and hope.
We will gather over 4 Mondays, from September 12th to October 3rd, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, inside a sacred labyrinth, in a brand new park only 1 block West of Bathurst Subway. We will Make Mondays Awesome Again! How do we do that? By doing something we love - singing, IN PERSON, with a great community of open hearted people!
What is a sacred song circle?
It is a gathering of voices arranged in a circle, in sacred space, to share in song. We do this because it connects us, and unifies us, and inspires us to create something magnificent that we can’t do on our own. And when we all co-create that, it feels pretty darn good.
It’s a weekly gathering of people of all backgrounds, where all voices are welcome, and singing experience, and reading music, is not required. We learn songs in the oral tradition, through call and response, an ancient teaching method that is used my many sacred singing traditions. Many of our songs are pocket songs – short, quick to learn, and easy to remember and take with you. We often layer 3 simple verses together to create beautiful harmonies. And when the words we sing are positive, uplifting and inspiring, the feeling we get is even better, and even…well…spiritual!
S = Safe. Spiritual.
A = Accessible. Alignment.
C = Connection. Community.
R = Respect. Resonance.
E = Empathy. Energy.
D = De-stress. Divine.
Please note: There will be a circle on Easter Monday, April 18th, because singing every week in person is AWESOME!
If I cannot fly, let me sing.
~ Stephen Sondheim
Sacred singing is a universal and ancient tradition that uses group singing techniques and playful exploration to open our hearts and allow us to connect more fully with our authentic voices, and each other. Sacred singing helps bring our mind, body and Spirit together in unity to experience our full aliveness.
Led by community choir director Rufus Glassco, a life-long singer, songwriter, sound healing practitioner and drum circle facilitator who uses rhythm, sound, voice and nature to help people to connect, de-stress and heal.
DATES AND TIMES:
Late Summer OUTDOOR Season: Monday Evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, September 12th - October 3rd, 2022
Suggested Donation (for the 4 week season): $48 for Adults, or $12 a circle.
$32 for youth and older adults 65+, or $8 a circle.
For season tickets, please send e-transfers to rufusglassco@gmail.com without a fee from Canadian bank accounts, or funds can also be sent through PayPal: paypal.me/RufusGlassco
ADVANCE TICKETS ($5 Discount):
Adults 18-64: $15 per circle
Youth & Older Adults (65 and above) - $10.00
AT THE DOOR:
Adults 18-64: $20
Youth & Older Adults (65 and above) - $15.00
If funds are an issue, please let me know and we'll work something out, ok? Volunteers are always appreciated!
NOTE: IF YOU PAY BY E-TRANSFER, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR MESSAGE OR I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU IN CASE WE EVER HAVE TO CANCEL A CIRCLE.
"I want to sing like birds sing, Not worrying who listens, or what they think." - Rumi
The image used in our Sacred Singing Workshops Series was commissioned by Morgan Brent, founder of Singing Alive (http://singingalive.org/), and is used with his permission. The artist is Jiivanesha and can be reached (to share your appreciation or to commission your own work of art) at jiivanesha@gmail.com.
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