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
Thank you for such a great season of singing! We finished with a wonderful concert this June and are planning the new sessions in the fall. Dates and details to come very soon!
ALL SUMMER SINGING EVENTS BY DONATION
SSCS FALL SEASON 2023
Soul Song Circle Singers - Dates and Details Fall Winter 2023
We offer 2 times per week to sing!
We will start the fall season with 2 Drop-in Sings for each day!
Tuesdays, September 12 and 19, 2023
11:30am – 1:00pm
Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St
Thursdays, September 14 and 21, 2023
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!
Please note there will be an unusual 2 weeks break as I go to Montreal to work with a special vocal improvisation and movement project. Then the registered session will begin.
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Tuesdays 11:30am – 1:00pm Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St Registered Session Dates October 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 14 (no singing), 21, 28 December 5, 12, (then we break over Holidays) January 9, 16 and 23 |
Thursdays 7-8:30pm Westwood Unitarian 11135 65 Avenue Registered Session Dates October 12, 19, 26 (karen ill) November 2, 9, 16 (make up for illness), 23, 30 December 7, 14, (then we break over Holidays) January 11, 18 and 25 |
Both days will be preparing to sing at a
Performance and Fundraising event on
Saturday, January 27, 2023
2:30pm
with Special Guest Jim Serediak
www.jimserediak.com
Also included for all singers
- 1 - 3 hour retreat – November 5 – 1:30-4:30pm
- 1 Dress Rehearsal - Friday, January 26 , 2023 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 $280-310
which includes
- 12 regular scheduled singing sessions
- 1 – 3 hour retreat
- 1 dress rehearsal Friday, January 26, 2023
- Our Performance and Fundraising event on Saturday, January 27, 2023
- 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
To Register please scroll to the bottom of the page REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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 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 the first week of November, 2023
SING ON!