Chant, hum, tone, and let your voice rise and weave in community! Gather with others for this joyful, inclusive song circle celebrating the rejuvenation of nature and of human connection this spring. Sing harmony-rich chants and songs from the community singing movement led by Sylvia Humble, and a sprinkling of Kirtan led by April Laurie.

Singing relieves stress, strengthens the heart and lungs, enhances mood, and creates social cohesion and unity. All songs are taught in the oral tradition of call and response, incorporating opportunities for creativity and movement.

No experience is necessary; all voices are welcome and belong.

SPRING SESSION:

Sunday, May 17th

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Sliding Scale Pricing: $16/$22/$28

About faciliator Sylvia Humble: 

Sylvia is a community songleader devoted to reviving our tribal roots of singing together for joy, connection and healing. After leaving her government job to follow her calling, she founded Humble Harmony in 2021 – a welcoming, non-performing community group where she teaches uplifting songs and harmonies by ear in the oral tradition, encouraging movement and play. Sylvia also hosts community singing events and workshops, and has become known for her joyful and skilled leadership, creating warm, accessible spaces where people rediscover the magic of shared harmony. A member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network, she shares the belief that singing together is a universal human birthright and can change the world.

About Kirtan leader April Laurie:

April has been involved in Kirtan in the Nanaimo area since 2013. She loves to sing, drum, and harmonize to add to the collective experience of shared music making. Her current passion is to lead vocal improvisation workshops, and to drum for Sylvia's Humble Harmony community singing group.