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Fiercely OK Singing Community

in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
directed by Steph Drouin CCLT 2018
steph@fiercelyok.ca | 437-344-5543
https://www.fiercelyok.ca/

Weekly song circles in Kingston, Special events in Toronto 4-6 times per year!
held by Steph Drouin (CCLT 2018) and Paul Barton
 
Our singing community is non-performing and non-auditioned. We sing together for the pure goodness of it. By gathering weekly, we care for ourselves, our wider community, and the Earth. All songs are taught by ear. All voices are welcome and no experience is required. Show up exactly as you are!
 
What To Expect:
  • A welcoming environment that embraces you and your voice as they are.
  • Permission and encouragement to explore your voice at your own pace.
  • Opportunities to connect with like-hearted humans and experience a sense of community.
  • Easy-to-learn, heart-softening songs, ranging from playful to powerful and sacred, that will leave you feeling oh-so-OK in all of your tenderness.
There may be tears. There will certainly be laughter. Come prepared for the full range of feelings!

Oh Sing!

in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
directed by Louise Olivia Jarvis CCLT 2010
lojarvis@gmail.com | 519-371-8227

Oh Sing!, previously OSSIA the Owen Sound Singers in Accord includes men and women of all ages and skills in a relaxed, playful atmosphere. Some have been singing all their life, and others are coming to singing for the first time.

What’s the format? We start with warm-ups and tips on how to get the most out of a choral experience, how to listen… Yes, we sing with our ears! There are some simple rounds or layered songs from different parts of the world learned by ear, something more challenging in SATB (four part harmony) with written music, and we always end with something gentle and meditative. Most songs address our love for the planet, our need to belong, and our desire for heightened awareness… And some just make us laugh.

Not everyone chooses to sing in the concerts, but those who do say they enjoy watching the faces of the audience when they’re invited to sing along. We are pleased to donate the proceeds to worthy causes.

Oh Sing! is a community choir that builds community through laughter and song.

Rhythm & Song

in Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Ontario, Canada
directed by Jennifer Noxon CCLT 2015
randsalmonte@gmail.com | 613-256-8809

Rhythm & Song is an a cappella community choir in the town of Almonte, Mississippi Mills, Ontario. Maybe you love to sing, maybe you think you can’t sing, or maybe you used to sing but haven’t used your musical voice in years. Rhythm & Song offers a relaxed, supportive, and playful atmosphere for those who want to develop their singing voice, sense of rhythm, listening and harmony singing skills. Singers of all abilities are welcome, regardless of musical background or confidence level. There are no auditions or pressures to perform and the ability to read music is not required.

We will sing a variety of material – uplifting chants, rounds, and songs from the folk, world music, and pop traditions. Songs are taught orally though, on occasion, written lyrics or simple sheet music will be provided. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you find yourself singing in harmony with others.

Sing for Joy

in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
directed by Mila Redwood CCLT 2014
mila@singforjoy.ca | 416-571-5139
http://www.singforjoy.ca

Sing for Joy is an all-inclusive community choir in the City of Toronto, that gathers each week for the pure joy of singing together. We welcome all voices, and require no singing experience — just a heartfelt desire to sing with others in harmony. Our songs are learned in the oral tradition of call-and-response, drawing from many cultures and backgrounds. They reflect a diversity of roots, origins, and inspirations, bringing us home to our most original ways of being together in community. We choose songs that you can weave into the rhythm of your daily life, and take home to share with your loved ones. Join us, and sing your heart out!

We have two locations to choose from, in the east and west parts of Toronto.

$100 for 10-week session. Discounts for students, seniors, and families of 2 or more.

Song Kitchen Choir

in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
directed by Chris MacLean CCLT 2015
chrism@chrismaclean.com | 613-316-1396
http://www.chrismaclean.com

The Song Kitchen Choir is a non-auditioned, acapella community choir open to singers of ALL ABILITIES. The songs are taught in the oral tradition and the ability to read sheet music is not required. Our repertoire includes Folk, Pop, Gospel, and World music songs from many cultural and spiritual secular traditions. We sing in round, in unison, and in shimmering harmony. The main agenda is to connect with others, build confidence in our voices, and to have FUN! The benefits of group singing include increased energy and alertness; and reduced stress and anxiety. Meanwhile, we are creating harmony that ripples out into the world!