"Music takes us out of the actual and whispers to us dim secrets that startle our wonder as to who we are." - Ralph W. Emerson
Cello-Chanting uses the Cello, Kora (African Harp), Voice, Shruti Box (Drone Instrument), Singing Bowls, Didgireedoos, Kalimbas (Thumb Pianos), World Flutes, (Indian Bansuri, Shakuhachi Zen Flute, and the Native flute), and various other to create a vibrant musical texture that relaxes the body and mind into a state of peace & tranquility.
Cello-Chanting also explores group vocalizations in a way that opens the Heart/Mind into stillness. This is done by exploring drone sounds like AUM.
Exploring the endless possibilities of Sound in a Group is easy, fun, ...and very relaxing. (Experience in music or meditation is not needed...only an open mind & heart).
Bio - "There are many beautiful instruments in the world,... but the cello in particular has a unique way of reaching the hearts of its listeners. Sound is universal; it is the one language that most easily transcends cultural barriers. Love is also universal; it is the one language that all people, regardless of culture and faith, are searching for. It is my dream to combine cello, sound, ritual, and mindfulness in a way that builds community and awakens the heart."
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lucas.tensen@gmail.com
The Following Sound Gatherings will be offered in the near future:
1) SOUND EXPLORATIONS (Saturday once a month). Dates: Sat 1-3 R.S.V.P. (Suggested Donation $15)
2) YOGA ~ MEDITATION ~ SOUND (Thursday evenings @ 7:30). Starting June 17. 217 Times Rd. ($20 drop in, or series of 6 for $110).
3) BLESSINGS FOR LOVE & MINDFULNESS. (A series of classes that explore Reflective Verse, Group Sounding, & Guided Meditations). Dates: TBA
4) POEMS FOR PEACE & MINDFULNESS. (A series of classes that explore the Art of Poetry Reading, accompanied by Improvisational Sounding). Dates: TBA
5) KID'S SOUND CIRCLE. ( A gathering for kids to learn about music, rhythm, and sound). Dates: TBA
Sound Explorations are held occasionally on Saturdays at 84 Glendale Ave. or at St. Anne's (270 Gladstone Ave. - Link to map for St. Anne's) on Sat 1-3. R.S.V.P. (lucas.tensen@gmail.com) Suggested donation $10-20.
Bio - Lucas Tensen is a multi-instrumentalist (cello, kora, world flutes...) with a B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University where he studied cello and voice. He has travelled to Senegal (West Africa) where he took lessons on the Kora (a harp with 21 strings). Lucas lives in Toronto where he teaches cello and facilitates sound gatherings that are healing, relaxing, and inspiring.
Lucas plays in the URBAN FLUTE ENSEMBLE (flute, violin, and cello) with Jamie Thompson and Max Scheinin. The URBAN FLUTE ENSEMBLE plays monthly concerts in St. Anne's Church (270 Gladstone Ave.), on Wednesday's at 7:30.
Flautist Jamie Thompson joins Cello-Chanting on occasion. Jamie brings along a diverse collection of flutes from around the world, and is the creator of a fascinating Blog: urbanfluteproject.com Includes professional photography, sound files, and stories of Sound & Spaces.
