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
SSCS Spring SEASON 2024
Soul Song Circle Singers - Dates and Details Spring 2024
We offer 2 times per week to sing!
We will start the spring season with 2 Drop-in Sings
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 11:30am – 1:00pm
Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St
Thursday, March 7, 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 Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 St Registered Session Dates March 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16 (no singing), 23, 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11 |
Thursdays 7-8:30pm Westwood Unitarian 11135 65 Avenue Registered Session Dates March 14, 21, 28 April 4, 11, 18 (no singing), 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 12 |
REGISTRATION OPENS February 1 and CLOSES April 1, 2024
Both groups will be preparing to sing at a
Performance and Fundraising event at Southminster Steinhauer United church
on Saturday, June 15, 2024
2:00pm
with Special Guest Mallory Chipman
www.mallorychipmanmusic.com
Also included for all singers
- 1 - 3 hour retreat – Sunday, April 14 from 1:30-4:30pm at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton
- 1 Dress Rehearsal - Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6 – 9pm. at SSUC
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. These are optional
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 SINGERS 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 $290-$320
which includes
- 13 regular scheduled singing sessions
- 1 Retreat – Sunday, April 14, 2024 at the Unitarian Church of Edmonton 10804 119 Street
- 1 dress rehearsal Friday, June 14, 2023 at SSUC
- Our Performance and Fundraising event on Saturday, June 15, 2023 at SSUC
- 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 780-660-9015 or send a message to karenporkkamusic@gmail.com
To Register please scroll to the bottom of the page
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 1 and CLOSES April 1, 2024
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!
REFUND POLICY
Life happens...please let me know as soon as you can if life 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 May 1, 2024
SING ON!