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Winter term 2021

January 11 - March 19

Songs of Sustenance

This course is specifically designed to give you some comfort in these challenging times. During 10 weeks you get to build your resilience through singing, poetry and exercises such as journaling prompts or meditation. You'll be guided by two song leaders: Carole Marie Downing who is also a wellness coach, and Marion Van Namen who is also a music therapist. Class size limited to 16 people. Tuesdays from 7-8 pm PT via zoom.

$245.00 USD
Vocal Freedom & Fearlessness 1

Whether you want to be more confident in using your voice, expand your range, improve projection, or explore less charted territories of your voice, this is the perfect class to expand your vocal palette. You will learn the Five Element framework by Barbara McAfee to play with your voice and discover uncharted singing territory. Class size limited to 12 participants. Thursdays from 12 noon till 1 pm via zoom. 

$245.00 USD
Vocal Freedom & Fearlessness 2

You get to build on the skills you learned in Vocal Freedom & Fearlessness 1. Every class consists of reviewing the five element framework by Barbara McAfee and applying your new skills to songs of your choice. This class will give you the tools to sing in a greater variety of ways and find your true full voice.  Class size limited to 12 participants. Tuesdays from 12 noon till 1 pm via zoom. 

$245.00 USD
Pop PDX

Each session is an hour of pure joy singing the songs you already know and love. Could be Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars or Fleetwood Mac. Songs that are just fun to sing. All music is taught by ear; practice tracks are made available after you've been introduced to the song. After each session you have the option to mail in a recording of your part and we'll assemble it into a virtual choir so you'll hear the entire group singing. All sessions taught by Dan Cooper of the Love Soul Choir in the UK. Fridays from 12 noon - 1 pm via zoom.

$195.00 USD
Songs of Solidarity @ 12

Each session is an hour of pure joy singing songs that are heartwarming, joyful affirming or inspiring. Songs that are just beautiful or fun to sing. Theme this winter: solidarity, for together we are strong! All music is taught by ear; practice tracks are available on-line. For some songs you have the option to mail in a recording of your part and we'll assemble it into a virtual choir so you'll hear the entire group singing. All sessions taught by Marion. Wednesdays from 12-1 pm via zoom.

$195.00 USD
Songs of Solidarity @ 7

Each session is an hour of pure joy singing songs that are heartwarming, joyful affirming or inspiring. Songs that are just beautiful or fun to sing. Theme this winter: solidarity, for together we are strong! All music is taught by ear; practice tracks are available on-line. For some songs you have the option to mail in a recording of your part and we'll assemble it into a virtual choir so you'll hear the entire group singing. All sessions taught by Marion. Wednesdays from 7-8 pm via zoom.

$195.00 USD
Vocal Play & Improvisation

Abandon all judgement and get ready to play in the moment. With silly games you’ll get comfortable creating a variety of sounds. Soon you'll learn how to make up rhythms, patterns, melodies, harmonies even your own language… Improv starts with singing one note and discovering which note wants to come next. Key is: loving whatever comes out of your mouth. Class size is limited to 12 participants so you will get opportunities to sing duets and trios.  Thursdays from 7-8 pm via zoom. 

$245.00 USD
Black Voices Matter

George Floyd's lynching shook us all. Together we can dismantle white supremacy. Join us in looking at our own internalized racism and how to change our racial awareness. The hour starts and ends with a song and in between we share what insights we've gained from Layla Saad's book "Me and white supremacy, combating racism, changing the world and become a good ancestor." It is a book with 28 days of journaling prompts. In January we'll start at day 11. These sessions are free, and we encourage you to make a donation to Black Lives Matter.

Free
Vocal Play for CHOIR LEADERS

The vocal games and activities you'll learn work great on zoom as well as in person.The exercises bring confidence and playfulness to both you and your singers and will re-enliven your zoom rehearsals. The course is structured so that you learn new material on the 2nd Monday of the month (play shop) and you get to practice the exercises with the group on the 4th Monday of the month (play lab). You'll be coached throughout the year by three improv teachers as you bring the exercises to your own choir. All sessions are 90 minutes each, live, via zoom at 12 noon Pacific time. Instructors: Beth Lyons (Washington DC), Kay Bourgine (Paris, France) and Marion Van Namen (Portland, OR). Each of the teachers studied with Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon and many others. January through July & September through November 2021. No sessions in August or December.

$395.00 USD
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