I feel honoured that I have been invited to run another Soul Soundings, this time in Wells Cathedral on Wednesday 27th April, 7.30-9.30pm.
This is a unique opportunity: we will have the entire space to ourselves, to explore the resonance of this ancient and sacred building with the human voice, connecting us to each other, to spirit and to the building itself. We will move around the building, experiment with different tones, use echoes, drones and free singing, as well as learn some simple songs. This event is open to all, from experienced musicians to beginners, and we will learn music by ear.
If you are interested in coming, tickets are £12 adults, £5 children, available from Wells Cathedral Shop, or via paypal on the Workshops/Events page. All profits will go to Barenboim-Said Foundation, which promotes coexistence and interaction amongst cultures through music, and the spirit of peace, dialogue and reconciliation.
Testimonials from Bath Abbey Soul Soundings June 2009:
“Both for me and two other people who are completely new to this type of singing it was a revelation of the power and beauty of music, the human voice and singing. It was a perfect event which we will not forget.”
Recently Sounding It Out supported a very worthwhile charity called Peace Direct by travelling to London to sing in Paddington Station, to raise their profile and spread their hopeful message. They are celebrating International Women's Day with this inspiring video. Please do have a look and pass it on. www.peacedirect.org/justonewoman
And finally, do have a look at the Guardian newspaper, Travel section, on Saturday March 19th. There will be an in-depth article about a singing/walking holiday I recently facilitated for the Rambler Countrywide Holidays in Matlock Bath. We were privileged to have a journalist and photographer sing and walk with us for 2 days.
