Vocal-lEase: Primordial Oooos
Morning chanting, toning, authentic movement classes. With didgereedoo, bells bowls and drums, (bring your own). Fridays 8:00 - 9:00 am

Tuesdays, Primordial Ooos @ Green Spirit Acupuncture Dunsmuir and 6th in Cumberland

Kidspin Creative Music Class
4 sessions 7- 10 year olds. For children who like to make interesting noises and have an ability to hold notes and keep a steady rhythm. Character games, weird voices, interesting musical instruments…@ Green Spirit Acupuncture Dunsmuir and 6th in Cumberland $40.00. Pre- registration required.

Vocal-Ease Six Session Level Two
More harmonies, group listening, expressive movement and vocal games. Create songs from the beat up, adding harmonies, texture, dynamics and words- prepare for performance!
7:30- 9:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Masonic Hall Cumberland Corner of Dunsmuir and First Street (Three bi-weekly sessions) Level One pre-requisite or a recent 5 hour VocalEase workshop. Rhiannon’s students welcome! $60.00 or $12.00 drop in

Vocal-Ease Six Session Level One
Learn the basics of voice music in six lessons 5:30-7:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Masonic Hall Cumberland Corner of Dunsmuir and First Street (Three bi-weekly sessions) $60.00 or $12.00 drop in fee.

Kidspin Creative Music Class
Parents and Tots: 3-5 years old
Four 45- minute sessions from 12:30 -1:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Learn rhythm through the feet, hands and mouth. Make music with elastic bands, chopsticks, pots and bottles. Sing, dance and play with authentic movement and sounds. Playful fun for kids and parents! Courtenay Recreation Centre, Lewis Park.
FMI:250- 338-5371

Kitsch in synch
Islands tour with Cal- Scottish award winning singer/songwriter. Updates coming…

Kitsch in synch: New songs from Danny and Joanna at the Comox Valley Farmers Market, Fairgrounds, Headquarters Road, Courtenay

Kitsch in synch: New songs from Danny and Joanna at the Grotto, Union Street Grill 5th St Courtenay.

Ongoing…
Vocal-Ease: Primordial Oooos Friday mornings Chanting, toning, authentic movement classes. 2739 Allen Ave Cumberland.  Drop in fee by donation. (Location moves in September)

Vocal-Ease Six Session Level One
Learn the basics of voicemusic in six lessons
5:30-7:00 Tuesdays @ Green Spirit Acupuncture Dunsmuir and 6th in Cumberland and Thursdays @ 2739 Allen Ave 250 336-2474 FMI

Norbury & Finch
Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver Daytime Fountain Concert on the Park Royal Fountain Stage, Ambleside Landing,
FMI click here:

Norbury & Finch TBA

Vocal-Ease Lammas Chant on Denman. Everyone welcome. Community Hall at 9:30 AM. Followed by a potluck lunch and Lammas Celebration in the afternoon.

Kitsch in synch: New songs from Danny and Joanna
Comox Valley Farmers Market at Simms Park

Hornby Summer Sensations Workshops
Saturday July 26
9:30- 12:30 - “Elemental Ahhh…” vocal improv techniques and openers $45.00
1:30-4:00 - “ Take Flight” contact improv, voice and movement games $ 30.00
Sunday July 27:
8:30-10:00 - “Primordial Oooos” breathing, stretching, toning, contact dance $15.00
At Tim Biggins’ Healing Homestead 1000 Central Rd.

Norbury & Finch
Cumberland Hospital Ice Cream Social

Norbury & Finch
Hornby Island Bakery
Enjoy the garden and the fabulous food!

Vocal-Ease: Vancouver Island Musicfest
River Walk Nature Sing
Each day Joanna will lead groups in a Naturstra river-sing on the Tsollem River. Everyone welcome!

Vocal-Ease: Primordial Oooos
Morning chanting, toning, authentic movement classes. (Ongoing) 2739 Allen Ave Cumberland. Drop in fee by donation.

VOCAL-EASE Six Session
Learn the basics of voicemusic in six lessons
5:30-7:00 Tuesdays @ 2739 Allen Ave and Thursdays @ Green Spirit Acupuncture Dunsmuir and 6th in Cumberland

Joanna Finch Trio
Wedding in Qualicum Beach

VOCAL-EASE FREE introductory class
2739 Allen Ave. Cumberland

Norbury & Finch
Campbell River Market at Pier Street

VCMI Showcase Concert Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Norbury & Finch
Comox Valley Farmers Market at Simms Park

VCMI Student Showcase at Vancouver International Jazz festival(Times and place to be announced)

VCMI Advanced Improvisation Course in Vancouver.

Vox y Doits: Joanna Finch, Sean Mooney and Friends. Expressive Jazz and nu tunes. A Comox Valley Jazz Society sponsored event. Elks Club, 6th St. Courtenay.

Norbury & Finch School Show:
Mr Bradley Look at Me Now
Brooklyn Elementary, Comox  BC (Admission by permission at school office: 339-4866)

VOCAL-EASE
At the Magic Mirror Mansion in Chemainus
$70.00 per person (includes brunch and snacks)
Sliding scale available to groups of two or more- plus one scholarship
Scat  singing… contact improv… toning… harmonic chanting… group games… laugh jams… word raps… listening to the  sounds of silence …unwinding… opening blocked passages to bliss.
Registration necessary: Doug: 246-5081 or Joanna (250)336-2474 or email.

Saturday,
May 31

VOCAL-EASE
Overnight Sensations with Joanna Finch
Enjoy the magic and fun of voice-music in an evening and morning workshop

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens Art and Bloom Festival (check norburyandfinch.com for details)

May 3rd-4th

Norbury & Finch
9:30-11:30

10:30-1:30
$50.00

Kidspin Introductory playdate for kids from 8-12 years. Vancouver, BC

Spring Equinox Party at HQ, Nelson’s Dockyard with Ron Tomasson

Kidspin family fun at Windward Beach, English Harbour

Guest vocalist with the Harbour Trio and Ron Tomasson at Russell’s Fort James

Free Jam with Alex Mathias and Roberta and special guest guitarist, Ron Tomasson at HQ, English Harbour Antigua

Special guest vocalist with Happy Lewis and the Harbour Trio at Russell’s, Fort James

Six week course in Vocal-Ease at Casa Rainbow View, English Harbour

Six week course in Kidspin at Casa Rainbow View, English Harbour

Russells at Fort James with the Harbour Trio- jazz jam. Fort James, Antigua

Guest vocalist with Synthesis Band at Kings Casino, St John’s Antigua

Valentines Day at the Inn at Galleon Beach, English Harbour with the Harbour Trio: Eddie Nias, William Lewis and Bernie Constant

Special guest with Laul Thomas Band- Synthesis- at Grenadian Festival, Multi-purpose Centre, St John’s Antigua

Guest on Observer Radio with host Kim Derrick, introducing listeners to kidspin with helpers Amber, Arianna, Mahala, Lisa and Denise

Vocal-ease drop in 2 hour workshops at Casa Rainbow View, English Harbour

Vocal-ease 5 hour workshop in English Harbour, Antigua WI

Guest vocalist with The Harbour Trio, and special guest, Guadeloupe trumpeter Happy Lewis. Russell’s Restaurant and Jazz bar at Fort James, Antigua WI

August 18
Saturday

idspin Workshop
Interactive all day workshop in freeform vocalizing and dance with Joanna.
The Studio at Rosewall Crescent (off Cousins) call 336-2474 or email: info@joannafinch.com
for details go to Bookings

March 8 –double booked!
Women of jazz
Georgia Straight Jazz Society presents a Jazz Jam Concert entitled "The Ladies of Jazz" to be presented at the Elks March 8th International Women's Day. www.georgiastraightjazz for details

Women’s Transition Society fundraiser Coffee House Variety show
featuring the Ms. Adventures at St Georges United Church in Fitzgerald, in Courtenay

The compound
(McPhee in Courtenay, behind the Apple Computer store)
open improvisation/new music ensemble

destanne AKA jane swyndle, flute,violin/effects
scott aitken; guitar/effects,bells
jesse gentes; drums/percussion,bells,etc.

with special guests;
joanna finch; experimental vocals,flute
greg lapsley; electric bass
claire gilmore; guitar and mandolin

doors 9p.m.,$5

music will start at the usual between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m.

Women’s Centre Benefit Coffee House Variety Show with The Ms Adventures, (see bio page)

at Zen Zero, 407B Fifth Street
Courtenay, BC

Idspin Workshop - Lasqueti island
Improvisational dance, sing and play in nature
Lasqueti island- Sunday
CANCELLED DUE TO FERRY SCHEDULE CHANGE

Idspin Workshop - Nanaimo
Susan Peach's Studio 6140 Parkway Drive

Participation will be capped at 12; a minimum of 10 people requested. Wear comfortable clothes and footwear appropriate for inside dance and outside exploration.
confirm registration by e-mailing Joanna at info@joannafinch.com or (250) 336-2474or
register by Friday, January 12, noon

11:00- 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $55.00.

call 336-2474 to register

11:00- 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $55.00.

call 336-2474 to register

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11:00- 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $55.00.

call 336-2474 to register

Friday October 27th & Saturday October 28th