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.
“Singing is one of the most meditative forms of prayer.”
– Anonymous
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.
Early Fall Season: Mondays, September 28th - November 9th, 2020 (No class on Canadian Thanksgiving, Monday, Oct. 12th)
Tickets (for the 6 week season): $70 for Adults
$45 for youth and older adults 65+
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
Tickets (Drop In): $15 for adults
$10 for youth and older adults 65+
Please see the ticketing link below for drop in tickets.
CONNECTING DETAILS:
Login information will be sent upon ticket purchase or after receipt of an e-transfer.
Please be sure to log in 5-10 minutes early to say hi and make sure your audio and video are working smoothly.
DATES AND TIMES:
NOTE: There is no class on Monday, October 12th, in honour of Canadian Thanksgiving.
September 28th, 8 - 9:30 PM
October 5th, 8 - 9:30 PM
October 19th, 8 - 9:30 PM
October 26th, 8 - 9:30 PM
November 2nd, 8 - 9:30 PM
November 9th, 8 - 9:30 PM
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.
