Choirs Ontario Composer's Corner

Established in 1971, Choirs Ontario is a dynamic organization whose mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive choral community by providing resources, creating opportunities and engaging Ontario's diverse population in the transformative power of choral music.

They have launched a new feature on their website, called Composer's Corner, and somehow saw fit to make my Ave Maria - for Mary Tevlin their inaugural post. Check it out HERE.

Thanks so much Choirs Ontario!

Thank-you Etta James.....

..... for every note you ever sang.....  so much Life, so much Wise, so much Earth, so much Real, so much Much.....

Blues Singer Etta James Dies - CBC News

Etta James Obituary - The Guardian

Etta James Dead at 73 - Rolling Stone

Etta James Dies at 73 - New York Times

Sheila Jordan workshop update - audit spots remain for tomorrow

Just a quick update - all the participation spots have been spoken for in Sheila Jordan's vocal jazz workshop tomorrow at Alcorn Music Studios/Gigspace, but there are still audit spaces available. It's a 4-hour workshop - so much can be learned from watching and listening to a master in action. Don't miss!

Click HERE for details.

Only 2 Participant Spots Left for Sheila Jordan Workshop!!!

when - this Saturday January 21, 2012
where - Alcorn Music Studios/GigSpace in Ottawa Ontario

There's still room if you want to audit the workshop, but only 2 participant spots remain.

details and registration information HERE

Solitude & Creativity

An interesting article a friend posted from the New York Times about solitude, creativity, and groupthink. Creative introverts, take heart. And stand your ground too.

The Rise of the New Groupthink


Going back to my cave now... see ya!

Sing Better As You Age - new 12-week class at AMS

click HERE to go to Alcorn Music Studios for registration info

Sing Better as You Age

"Sing Better As You Age" is an interactive and participatory class for the adult singer that will help you understand how your voice works and gain insight into what it taking place physically as you experience vocal changes. Ideas as to what types of actions you can take to improve the condition of your voice, including breathing and vocal conditioning exercises. We'll also review the vocal and musical skill sets that will help you in group singing. Keep enjoying singing to its fullest!

Instructor: Elise Letourneau, music educator, composer, choir director and vocalist.

Course Length: 12 weeks.

Dates:  Thursdays beginning Feb 2nd, except no class March 15 (March break week), last class Thursday April 26th.

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 Pm

Location: GigSpace 953 Gladstone in Alcorn Music Studios

Registration Fee: $175.00

This course requires a minimum of 8 to run.

Please note this is a "less scent" class.

Call 613-729-0693 to register.

...and speaking of Laughing at Ourselves...

They say the best humour is easy to relate to because it hits close to home. But hopefully not too close! This is scary-funny. They really nailed it.

If you'd like to learn more about this choir, click over to www.vancouvercantatasingers.com .