PEORIA, IL -- There are many holiday events, some better advertised than others. Here's one that's a little different, and could be fun. From a news release:
Y’all come!!! A CHRISTMAS CAROL SING AT THE APOLLO!!
Led by Edith Barnard and Wes Sedrel i takes place at 2:30 on Sunday, December 14. The Songfest is followed by a showing of the oft-proclaimed 1951 version of the classic “The Christmas Carol” starring the incomparable Alastair Sims as Scrooge.
This version is acclaimed by many to be the most popular version of the holiday classic. The strengths of the production include the opening events of the past in a linear narrative with George Cole playing the young Scrooge in the early segments.
The film has holly, plum pudding and carol singers written all over it, Christmas tunes in the music track, the roaring fires and snow-strewn streets in which everyone makes merry for the festive day.
Admission is $5. Free popcorn! Come early to hear premier classical guitarist Wes Sedrel play Christmas carols and to make sure you get a seat! Apollo Theater, 311 Main, Peoria. Call 673-4343 for more information.
2 Christmas Gift Certificates for Voice Lesson!!! Call Edie at 922—9058 First Come, First served www.PeoriaMusicLady.com
SINGING IS DIGNIFIED SCREAMING!!!!
By Edith Barnard
What happens when we sing? The act of singing generates a concentrated "charge" in the mind/body system, the results of which are more efficient use of the brain, better concentration, and higher states of awareness and receptivity.
The deepened, rhythmic breathing that singing requires, coupled with acoustical frequencies involved in music, act to release stress by stabilizing the heartbeat and increasing the flow of oxygen to the brain.
As all know, you cannot sing and stay depressed. "Singing the blues" raises you from the condition that sparked the song (or elongated scream). When we sing, we are tuning ourselves as instruments. The more in tune with yourself you are, the stronger the bridge you are building to those with whom you are singing and to those who listen and receive the song.
Singing is a simple, joyful activity, opening people to one another at various levels in a natural, easy way. The shortest distance between two people is a song! Singing is like charging your battery. Even shy people (and aren't we all?) will feel the change that results from the strong focus of singing. Singing helps us build bridges between and among ourselves.
Anyone can sing. Have you ever heard a 5-year-old say that they can't sing? Those with whom I've spoken can instantly recall the incident in their childhood when an adult told them to "sing softly while others sing loudly" or to "just mouth the words."
Whenever I hear this sad tale, and I hear it often, I am reminded that it is really a story about the adult who really didn't want to take the time to help the person learn the simple basics of singing. Just as singing can be a learned skill, it can also be quickly unlearned in these sad experiences.
Through risking opening our mouths and "making a joyful noise" we draw on those deep resources of hope and strength common to all. Singing with friends and colleagues is a testimony to our strength-in-connection. We are not islands in isolation. When we open our mouths to sing, we become part of the current of life; the music of the spheres. So, go ahead and "sing/scream" with delight. It just may be the beginning of your own special song!
Edith Barnard, B.A. M.A. Public Speaking & Voice Coach
Mentor to Performers of All Ages & Experience
Team Building through DRAMA-on site or at Apollo Theater
Motivational Speaker/Trainer
http://www.BarnardCommunications.com
E-mail, [email protected]
Phone; +1 309 922-9058
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“Create Your Own Stage, Your Audience is Waiting!” Edith
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“Find Your Voice, Change Your Life!” Edith
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