The Soul Song Circle Singers
invites All Voices to gather and connect our hearts with the glorious sounds of singing. We are multigenerational, LGBTQ+ friendly, and working to decolonize the choral tradition with growing awareness and increasing allyship to marginalized peoples.
We are part of the Ubuntu Choirs Network (www.ubuntuchoirs.net). The Soul Song Circle Singers sing songs from around the world that inspire, uplift and soothe the soul while honouring the circle that connects all life. Songs are taught and sung that day, by ear, no need to read music. Just show up, share your voice and shine in the love that is singing! There are different ways to be part of our community. We offer 2 registered seasons of singing working with local and travelling guest artists (typically September to end of January and March to middle of June), Drop-In Singing Events and S.W.A.T.'s (Sing When Asked To) around the community. Come and sing when and how works for you!
Contact me if you have any questions or wish to be added to the email list. You are also invited to join our FACEBOOK GROUP - SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGERS
Soul Song Circle Singers - Dates and Details Spring 2026
SSCS is a non-auditioned community singing group that sing songs that uplift, inspire and soother our souls. Performing is optional but highly encouraged!
We offer 2 times per week to sing…Choose one or both!
REGISTRATION OPENS January 1 and CLOSES March 7, 2026
Tuesdays 11:30am – 1:00pm
Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St
*note new location
March 3, 10, 17. 24, 31
April (7th no singing), 14, 21, 28
May 5, 13, 19, 26
June 2
Thursdays 7-8:30pm
Westwood Unitarian 11135 65 Ave
March 5, 12, 19. 26
April 2, (9th no singing), 16, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4
Both groups will be preparing to sing for 2 performances this session. The first is a collaborative performance with Edmonton’s African Choir AMAKWAYA with special guests Mbira Renaissance
Sunday, May 24 at OSPAC 8426 Gateway Blvd NW, at 2:30pm
Plus our year end performance featuring just us
Saturday June 6 at SSUC 10740 19 Avenue 2:00pm at SSUC 10740 19 Ave NW
Also included for all singers
2 hours with AMAKWAYA and Mbira Renaissance - Sunday March 1st - 5:30-7:30pm at the Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre (OSPAC) 8426 Gateway Blvd NW
- 1 - 3 hour retreat – Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 1:30-4:30pm at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 Street NW
- 1 dress rehearsal with Amakwaya and Mbira Renaissance - Sunday, May 17th, - 5:30-7:30pm at OSPAC
- 1 Dress Rehearsal - Friday, June 5, 2025 from 6 – 9pm at SSUC 10740 19 Avenue at SSUC 10740 19 Ave NW
Soul Song Circle Singer Investment
Being part of the registered Soul Song Singers is an investment in community. Being registered allows you to make a deeper connection with the music and each other. Please note the change in fees are to account for an increase in rent and more opportunities to sing this session. Please contact me if the increase makes attending challenging.
Registration for this season for 1 day per week is based on a sliding scale of $305-$335
which includes
13 regular scheduled singing sessions.
2 hours with AMAKWAYA and Mbira Renaissance - Sunday March 1st - 5:30-7:30pm
1 Retreat – Sunday, March 29 1:30-4:30pm at UCE 10804 119 Street
1 dress rehearsal with Amakwaya and Mbira Renaissance - Sunday, May 17th, - 5:30-7:30pm at OSPAC
African Community Event - Sunday, May 24 at OSPAC 8426 Gateway Blvd NW, at 2:30pm
1 dress rehearsal Friday, June 5, 2025 6-9pm at SSUC 10740 19 Ave
Our Performance and Fundraising event on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at SSUC 10740 19 Ave
sectionals
- Plus other S.W.A.T.s (Sing When Asked To) that may come up over the season
For those who want flexibility in attendance or just more singing each week may register for 2 days for an additional $75
Payment can be made by cash, cheque (I accept post-dated cheques and etransfers to ease financial stresses of lump sum payments), email transfer to karenporkkamusic@gmail.com
And as part of the Ubuntu Choirs Network tradition no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. As an artist, I have always appreciated the generosity of others who have helped me to do what I do and as someone who supports herself on music I do encourage you to try find ways to raise money to register and invite you to ask family and friends to give the cost of registration for birthday and holiday gifts. No amount would be considered too small. However, I understand that sometimes this is just not possible so I have opened a busary fund for those who are in need of financial assistance. If you are interested in receiving from or donating to the bursary fund please contact me for more information. Thank you!
Any Questions please feel free to call/text 780-660-9015 or send a message to karenporkkamusic@gmail.com
REFUND POLICY
Life happens...please let me know as soon as you can if takes you away from singing with us for any reason. I am happy to give partial refunds for remaining weeks unattended from the date I was notified minus a $25 administration fee up until April 30, 2026
SING ON!