SOUL OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY CHOIR
***Outdoors, in person, for Fall 2023,
in covered areas in beautiful local parks
(e.g., Redwood Park, Crescent Park).***
Sing for the joy of it!
Express your heart and soul through music.
Learn uplifting songs in harmony from around the world in a relaxed, community song circle.
All voices welcome. No auditions.
Music is your birthright! Our choir is a casual, joyful, playful song circle, where you can learn new songs, develop your voice and be part of a friendly community.
We gather weekly to learn uplifting, fun and contemplative songs and chants from around the world. Many of our songs are rooted in nature with themes of earth-based wisdom and connection.
We enjoy relaxing, pressure-free singing, harmony, rhythm and creative community.
Sessions also include Heidi’s unique holistic vocal warm-ups, and Circle-singing, an improvisational practice of singing the music of the moment, made popular by Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon. Heidi accompanies the group with her drum and guitar.
The Soul of the World Choir was founded in 2011, when Heidi was awarded a provincial anti-racism grant from Embrace BC, to foster community through song. Several members of our group have been with us since the beginning!
We welcome singers of all levels (yes, even absolute beginners!) who want to express and develop their voice in an informal, relaxed and inclusive atmosphere. We learn songs by oral tradition or with lyric sheets, so there is no need to read music. All voices welcome - there are no auditions.
DATES:
7 Wednesdays, September 13 - October 25, 2023
TIME:
5 - 6:30 pm
LOCATION:
Currently meeting at Crescent Park, South Surrey, BC, until further notice (covered picnic area).
Enter the park from 128th Street, close to Crescent Road. Drive along the treed lane until you get to the MAIN parking lot, and can see the washrooms, sign, and open park area.
Meet at the covered picnic area, beside the washrooms, close to the playground.
Picnic seating is available, or bring your own chair.
Rain or shine, so dress for the weather!
(*In case of severe weather, check your email for notice of an alternate location or cancellation.)
PERFORMANCE:
On Tuesday, December 5, we will share multicultural Winter Solstice & Holiday Music for the White Rock/South Surrey Newcomers Society. For this and other holiday events, there will be 3 separate rehearsals in November, with a small fee to participate.
SEASONAL FEE:
$140
Ways to register (3 options):
- E-transfer to coachhmc@telus.net (& email me to let me know)
- PayPal (credit card or debit) via the purple button below
- Cash or cheque (email me to arrange)
- Sliding scale available by request. No-one turned away for lack of funds.
*** Interested in Private Voice Coaching?
Choir membership is free when your purchase my
SING FROM YOUR SOUL 6-session immersion!
Email me to discuss.
“Thank you for bringing a joy back into my life.”
ABOUT THE MAGIC AND MEDICINE OF MUSIC:
Music is a powerful healing force that helps us connect more deeply with each other, with ourselves, with the earth and with the roots of inspiration. Singing enriches our lives in many ways, increasing our vitality, well-being, health and happiness. Harmony, tone and rhythm are universal expressions of the human spirit, and serve as beautiful pathways to more fun, joy, mindfulness and self-compassion.
ABOUT HEIDI:
Heidi McCurdy is an award-winning singer and songwriter with a passion for teaching, sharing and creative collaboration. Having cultivated her own intimate relationship with the Muse, Heidi is a believer in the profound medicine of music – its power to heal, transform, elevate and connect us all. She weaves together wisdom gathered over 30 years as a performer and recording artist, improviser, voice coach, song leader, sound healer, Expressive Arts Therapist and facilitator for her unique holistic voice method and transformational courses.
Heidi holds a Masters in Arts Education from SFU, a Certificate in Expressive Arts Therapy from Langara, and a BFA in Creative Writing from UBC, with additional training in vocal improvisation and sound healing methods. She works with private students and groups, has facilitated programs for the BC Play Therapy Association, Learning Through the Arts (RCM), Surrey School District, and Sarah McLachlan School of Music. She has also enjoys serving as guest artist or faculty for retreats such as Naramata Centre, Songroots Singing Camp and Guitar Workshop Plus. She recently served on the Faculty at Langara College, teaching a course on Voice & Music Expressive Arts Therapy.
“Thank you so much for being the beautiful, loving and fun person that you are and for creating The Soul of the World Choir for me to have joy every week.”
“I really need this weekly singing group. I get depressed without it! It brings me so much happiness and helps me stay healthy and well.”
“The soul of the world is in our bones now.”
GOOD TIMES THROUGH THE YEARS - Photos & Videos
