Self Discovery thru Singing
What happens when you weave a Celtic choir with Explore Your Voice?
Within a small community of supportive people, this 10-week class offers a safe space to begin to discover, reclaim and strengthen your unique voice through singing. As each member of the group begins to apply the exercises and teachings to 7-8 Celtic songs chosen as a group, we will learn from each other.
Whether singing a solo, in a duo, trio, quartet, or simply as a support of others in the group, participants are encouraged to sing where they feel comfortable and are supported to take risks. As we work on the songs at a deeper level than most choir experiences permit, we also deepen our understanding of singing, breath, how to support our voices more fully, and how to navigate our fear of singing in front of others. During this process, we are also invited to take the learnings and apply them to our lives.
We will continue to work on the same songs through the spring session and will be performing our 30-minute set of songs at the Water Valley Celtic Music Festival on
Saturday, June 14, 2025.
If you or someone you know enjoys Celtic music and has always wanted to sing… even if you hold the belief that you may not have skills and/or talent… please know that you are welcome. I am passionate about teaching voice and look forward to supporting your exploration in our Celtic Choir during our winter session!
Please note: We do not use sheet music, but instead, we use lyric sheets and audio tracks to learn the songs.
Dates: Thursdays, Jan 9 - Mar 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Place: Dalhousie Community Association in the Sunrise Room
Cost: $125.00* plus GST ($131.25) for Ten 90-Minute Classes
Total Spaces Available: 14
Spaces Left: 2
*Please note: There is a processing fee when paying online.
What past participants have said...
"There is no better way of staying in the present than getting out of your head and returning to your physical senses. Alison has taught us through dance, breathing, awareness and exercises to be in our bodies, to search for and hopefully dissolve the blockages of the past that are inhibiting us in song as well as in life. Throughout this journey Alison has gently guided us, molded us into a strong, supportive yet tender group of dear friends. Learning to sing is just the bonus. Who thought I could learn so much more at 82..... Thank you, Alison." -HJ
"I have always wanted to sing but had no confidence in my ability. Alison's encouragement, enthusiasm, help and gradual challenging you to do more than you thought you could do, has helped me a great deal. Singing in our group has become more enjoyable." - DD