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
We closed our spring season with a beautiful concert…thank you everyone!
We will begin our Fall/Winter registered session at the end of September 2024 to our concert on January 24, 2025 and our spring registered session from end of February to our concert on June 7, 2025
For the summer I am offering some Drop-in Sings that are open for all voices, all ages. As these sessions are a bit more casual please consider bringing youth, kids and babies if you have them in your lives and they wish to come sing or just be in the space with us as we sing.
SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGERS DROP- IN SING
Tuesday, July 30
11:30am – 1pm in Riverdale (Sheryl and Pauline's) message me for the address
by donation.
CIRCLESINGING
Saturday, July 27 - 1-2:30pm at Park Allen Gazebo
(65 Ave and 111 Street) across from Westwood Unitarian Church
by donation.
SOUL SONG CIRCLE SINGERS DROP- IN SING - BRIDGE SING EDITION
Tuesday, July 30
11:30 am - 1pm
on the Tawatinâ Pedestrian Bridge (somewhere in the middle)
bring a folding chair, water
*** If weather is not agreeable (smoke or rain) we will sing at Sheryl and Pauline's House in Riverdale***
by donation.
There was also talk of trying to do a North Saskatchewan River Sing…this will be completely weather dependent. If you are interested in helping organize this or just being part of this, please let me know. People will be responsible for their own watercraft and safety. Transportation can be co-ordinated amongst us all.
There will be a couple more in August… not sure of the dates yet as I will be away for some of that month.
Soul Song Circle Singers - Dates and Details Fall/Winter 2024
We offer 2 times per week to sing!
We will start the fall season with 2 Drop-in Sings
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Unity of Edmonton 11715 108 Ave * New location
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 7- 8:30pm
Westwood Unitarian 11135 65 Avenue
By Donation
Because each space has a capacity limit please let me know if you are planning to come and if things change then also let me know by email karenporkkamusic@gmail.com or by text 780-660-9015
Thank you!
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Tuesdays 11:30am – 1:00pm Unity of Edmonton 11715 108 Ave Registered Session Dates September 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29(no singing) Nov 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10 January 7, 14, 21 |
Thursdays 7-8:30pm Westwood Unitarian 11135 65 Avenue Registered Session Dates September 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31(no singing) Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12 January 9, 16, 23 |
REGISTRATION OPENS August 1 and CLOSES October 20, 2024
Both groups will be preparing to sing at a Performance and Fundraising event onSaturday, January 25, 2025
At SSUC 10740 19 Avenue
2:00pm
Also included for all singers
- 1 - 3 hour retreat – Sunday October 27 - 1:30-4:30pm
- 1 Dress Rehearsal - Friday, January 24, 2025 from 6 – 9pm.
I encourage you to put these dates in your calendars. More details about the Retreats and Performances will come once registration is complete. Plus sectional practices may be called as needed throughout the term to work on specific parts.
We also may have other singing opportunities that may arise. We call them S.W.A.T.s (Sing When Asked To) and try to do them if they can fit into our schedule. Performing is always optional but do let me if you do not wish or cannot perform so that I can make sure each section can have enough singers.
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.
Registration for this season for 1 day per week is based on a sliding scale of $295-$325
which includes
- 14 regular scheduled singing sessions
- 1 Retreat – Sunday, October 27 1:30-3:30pm at UCE 10804 119 Street
- 1 dress rehearsal Friday, January 23, 2025 6-9pm at SSUC 10740 19 Ave
- Our Performance and Fundraising event on Saturday, January 24, 2024
- 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 scholarship fund for those who are in need of financial assistance. If you are interested in receiving from or donating to the scholarship 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 November 30, 2024
SING ON!