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Mothersong Chorus
Unlock vocal courage, find belonging and awaken joy
What is Mothersong Chorus?
Mothersong is a community. Find authentic connection through singing!
Mothersong is a self-care space to nourish body and soul
Mothersong is a catalytic container to unlock vocal courage and call in joy.
Find out how good it feels to let go and SING!
Join us for a drop in singing gathering this Summer!
This is a great way to get to know our singing community, which meets weekly in the fall and spring.
Come make vocal magic and lose yourself in the FLOW
You know that feeling where you're tapped out and drained? When you're too busy and you just can't seem to find time for the things you really enjoy?
Well, I want to share with you a doorway to the opposite of that feeling - a path to greater connection, aliveness and presence.
That doorway is singing!
You might be shy. You might feel like you don’t have any particular talent for singing.
But singing might still be a powerful practice for you!
Why?
Because when we sing, we lift up more than just our voices. We lift ourselves up too.
If you're shy about singing, please know this - this gathering is come as you are. No matter where you're at with singing, our nurturing circle will help you feel safe to dive in and explore.
The Details
- WHAT: Mothersong Chorus Singing Circle and Reunion (New folks welcome too!)
- WHEN Sunday July 23rd and Sunday August 20th, 2023 3:30 - 5 PM
- WHO: Mothersong is a sanctuary space for women and non-binary folks. This space is trans affirming.
- Also welcome are children of all genders. (Just bring a quiet activity for them to do...)
- WHERE: Scenic outdoor location in San Francisco, Excelsior neighborhood. (You'll get the precise location when you register.)
- COST: $25 in advance / $30 day of
- COVID SAFETY: We'll sing outdoors, masks optional. Social distancing at each individuals discretion. (Just position yourself in the way that feels safe to you!)
- As an additional precaution, the day before the gathering, I'll email you a health screening questionnaire, to ensure that we're all healthy and well and that there has been no known recent COVID exposure.
Here's What You'll Learn
- Powerful exercises to unlock vocal stamina and power
- The three most important things to do to promote vocal health - every single day.
- The SONGS! Like joy igniting spells you can keep in your pocket. Learn them today, sing them for a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q - Can I bring my child?
A - Yes, children are welcome, provided they are of an age to either join in the singing or do quiet self-directed activities nearby. (Coloring books work well for this.)
Q - Do I have to be a “good singer?”
A - No, come as you are! All voices are welcome!
Q - Do I need to know how to read music?
A - No, you don’t! All songs are taught the old fashioned way, by ear.
What We Sing
- Hypnotic sacred rounds and chants
- Easy to learn part songs in two and three part harmony - uplifting anthems that call to the best in us.
- Gorgeous world folk songs.
- Note re: cultural responsibility and respect. As a white bodied song leader, I recognize the harm caused by cultural appropriation. I take responsibility for preventing that harm in the following ways.
- 1) In the case of songs by known BIPOC composers, I teach only songs for which I have the explicit permission of the songwriter to teach the song..
- 2) In the case of traditional songs belonging to the folk tradition, I teach only songs that I have sufficient learning and experience to represent with accuracy and respect.
All the songs we sing are so beautiful, you won’t believe how easy they are to learn!
What People are Saying
This group brings such joy and richness to my life. I love the diversity, beauty, and magic of the music as well as the sisterhood experience. I’m so grateful for what this experience brings to my life!
- Sasha (San Anselmo)
Beautiful heart warming experience I was looking for weekly! Noe’s leading is so gentle and thoughtful. The singing circle made me feel connected to community especially in this isolated times.
- Victoria (San Francisco)
I love the songs Noe chooses to teach — heartfelt and "tuned" to our times. Learning harmonies by ear can be challenging, but Noe's skill with layering and recording harmonies — on the fly — makes learning a lot of fun. It's a joy to hear our voices in harmony.
- Francesca (San Francisco)
Singing in Noe's singing circle is a powerful experience. It is restorative and magic. I feel the wonder of becoming whole every time!
- Hilde (San Mateo)
About the Songleader
Noe Venable (MTS, CHT) is a songleader and spiritual counselor who lives and works on unceded Ohlone Ramaytush lands. (Pacifica, California.)
Noe teaches singing as a technology of connection, helping individuals and groups awaken joy and find belonging in community.
As a songleader with more than fifteen years experience, Noe has served thousands of bay area families with her musical offerings, including Noe's Garden Magical Music Class for young children. She also leads seasonal festivals that invite the entire local community to come together in celebration and song.
Also a singer-songwriter, Noe has released eight critically acclaimed albums of original folk music for grown ups and an additional eight albums for children and has toured the US in support of Ani Di Franco, They Might Be Giants and many other well known artists, and has cultivated a worldwide following of like minded folk drawn to nature, spirituality, and the creative path.
Noe holds an MTS from Harvard Divinity School. She is also a certified practitioner of Depth Hypnosis and Applied Shamanism as taught by Dr. Isa Gucciardi, and is also an ordained interfaith minister of the Buddhist Foundation of the Sacred Stream.
Want to Join Us?
Here's what you need to know
- WHAT: Mothersong Chorus
- WHEN: Sunday July 23rd and Sunday August 20th, 2032 3:30 - 5 PM
- WHO: Mothersong is a sanctuary space for women and non binary folks.
- Also welcome are children of all genders.
- WHERE: Scenic outdoor location in San Francisco (Excelsior district). You'll get the precise location when you register.
- COST: $25 in advance, $30 day of
- COVID SAFETY: We'll sing outdoors, masks optional. Social distancing at each individuals discretion. (Please position yourself in the way that feels safe to you.)
- As an additional precaution, the day before the gathering, I'll email you a health screening questionnaire, to ensure that we're all healthy and well and that there has been no known recent COVID exposure.
- Additionally, a liability release will be required.