Last weekend, our community spent three days with world-renowned song elder and wisdom keeper, Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. A former member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Dr. Barnwell was instrumental in weaving community singing into the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. We gathered with 140 voices in Toronto to dive deep into the history and worldview of African-American community singing - from spirituals and gospel, to...
The Big Sing! Sunday, June 18, 2-4 pm Toronto Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave, Toronto. A Benefit Event for the Sing for Joy Bursary Fund Suggested Donation: $15. Children Free. Come out to sing in celebration, as we join voices in support of the Sing for Joy Bursary Fund. We’ll share a lively afternoon of...
Sunday, March 26, 2-4 pm St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave, Toronto. A Benefit Event for the Together Project (www.togetherproject.ca) Suggested Donation: $15. Children Free. 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...
Ubuntu Choirs Reunion: Gathering of Choir Leaders from North America Did you know that Sing for Joy is a member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network, a global community of choirs who believe that the joy of singing is a universal birthright, and that together, regardless of musical background, we can...
The Neuroscience of Singing: Singing Together Brings Heartbeats into Harmony The science is in: Singing together is good for our brains, our hearts, and our spirits! Check out this great new article on the benefits of singing...
