Past Events

There is an awesome power in the human voice and when uncommon voices are blended for the common good, they become a ‘vocal community’ at its best. Masterfully led by Dr. Ysaÿe M. Barnwell, singers and non-singers alike will share the common experience of learning in the oral tradition and singing traditional songs from Africa and the Diaspora, and a variety of songs from African American culture including spirituals, gospels, ring shouts, hymns, and songs from the Civil Rights Movement. The historical, social, and political context will be provided as an introduction to the songs. All that is required is a willingness to sing.

Join us for a playful and enlivening workshop to explore the unclaimed territories of your Voice. Using the Five Elements framework designed by Barbara McAfee, we will journey into the full spectrum of the Voice using the elements of Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, and Air. Together, we’ll use group-singing practices and playful exploration to connect more fully with our authentic voice as Women, and ultimately to our full aliveness. All voices are welcome, and no singing experience required.

Join us for an enlivening afternoon of group singing exercises, and learn songs that you can take home to share with your community. Together, we’ll learn a collection of songs for social change – for justice, for solidarity, and for courage in these changing times. We’ll also explore the history of group singing movements worldwide, and how the joining of voices in song can build bridges of harmony, creating positive change in the world. All voices are welcome – no singing experience is required.

Come out to sing in celebration, as we join voices in support of the Together Project. We’ll share a lively afternoon of easy-to-learn songs that nourish the soul and uplift the spirit. The Big Sing is our final event of the winter choir season, and a celebration of the songs that we’ve learned together each week. We can’t wait to share these songs with our broader community, and to invite you to join in on the fun. All voices are welcome, and no singing experience is required.

Come out to sing in celebration, as we join voices in support of the p.i.n.e. project. Together we’ll share a lively afternoon of easy-to-learn songs that nourish the soul and uplift the spirit. The Big Sing is our final event of the fall choir season, and a celebration of the songs that we’ve learned together each week. We can’t wait to share these songs with our broader community, and invite you to join in on the fun. All voices are welcome, and no singing experience is required.

We are thrilled to welcome Songleader Laurence Cole to the City of Toronto, to share songs of belonging that nourish the soul and re-enchant the world with song. Laurence brings a wealth of experience and inspiration to the community singing movement, with over 70 years of songleading and music making. He travels extensively to share his love of group singing with people far and wide, and leads the Songlines Choir in his home of Port Townsend, Washington. This will be Laurence’s first Canadian tour, and his first time in the Province of Ontario. Please join us in welcoming Laurence!