Sound Connection is an uplifting, non-auditioned choir for anyone (18+) who loves singing, or who has wanted to sing but has been too afraid. Every voice is welcome!!
Sound Connection is a proud Ubuntu choirs network member and believes that singing is our birthright even the shyest of voices can re-discover the joy of singing.
We are a friendly and encouraging group that sings contemporary and world music from all genres and traditions, vocalists receive instruction on song parts in the oral tradition of call and response. Sharon and Megan also offer some basic guidance with vocal technique, and how to use your voice safely and correctly.
Each singer can have access to recordings of the songs if applicable, but we encourage our members to bring a recording device if needed. Some lyric sheets will be available either as hand outs on choir nights, or online for members to print off at home depending on the difficulty of the songs. The choir may have opportunities to participate in community song sharing events, should they choose.
Reading sheet music is not a requirement for being in the choir. No experience necessary - but an eagerness to learn a must. Attendance at all sessions is encouraged!
Masks and vaccine passports are not a requirement based on current government guidelines.
Sound Connection Choir in Parksville B.C. typically runs September - June We have a short break mid-December through early January. Our winter/spring series will run January to June Sessions will be held twice a month at The McMillan Arts Center. 113 McMillan Street. from 6:30pm-8:00pm
$15 Drop in fee
Please fill our CONTACT page to register or for more information.
ABOUT THE CHOIR LEADERS
Megan Keene is a singer, choir leader and vocal instructor with a passion for building community through song. With over 6 years co-directing the Sound Connection choir and 3 years of facilitating community arts and healthcare programs. Megan has been a part of four bands, and ran a very successful music venue, Ground Zero Acoustic Lounge in Parksville B.C totaling over 20 years of experience in the musical community.
Megan loves nothing more than to sing and inspire others to sing. She believes music is the key to health and happiness. Studies have proven that nothing makes the entire brain light up quite like music does. It builds micro communities, aids in mental health, and physical ailments, such as strengthening the aging voice, improving speech, breath, posture and self esteem.
In 2015 Megan completed the intensive Community Choir Leadership Training Program in Victoria B.C. with Siobhan Robinsong and Denis Donnelly, and completed the SongShineTM Certification training in May 2016
Sharon TomczykSharon Marie is singer, song-writer, educator, choir leader, vocal instructor, and author of the book "VividLiving. Authentic Health for the 21st Century Woman." Sharon has been developing and facilitating singing, health, arts, and/or personal growth programs for over 25 years, for adults, children and teens. She is passionate about the power of music and singing to empower, liberate, and heal and has made it her life's work.
Sharon loves learning as much as she loves teaching, and is constantly engaged in opportunities to expand her depth of knowledge. Along with her work, she is currently attending university full-time, studying music, psychology, anthropology, sociology, counselling, and recreation management, as she explores new and deeper ways of using music and singing to enrich lives and build community.