🌹 April Awakening - April News from Katie Rose

 

🌹🎶 Save the Date: Flame Album Launch 30th July 2021 You're invited to my album launch at St John the Evangelist Upper Norwood, SE19 2RX on the evening of Friday 30th July - see you there!

Dear Friend April Awakening Awakening to spring through song, poetry and reflection 🌹  ANNOUNCEMENT - Save the date: Flame Album Launch 30th July!  🌹  BLOG/ ZOOMCAST - The Voice of Awakening with Michael Doiley  🌹 GONG VIGIL - for Sarah Everard and for all women who feel unsafe and have experienced violence harassment or abuse walking our streets. 🌹  WILD WOMEN DO! Spring Circle for women to release & renew  🌹 CHOIRS - Looking towards singing in person after Easter 🌹BIG SPRING SING - joyful singing to awaken to Spring 🌹  COACHING - claim the joy, magic and power of your voice  🌹  POETRY - Springsong emerging Thank you for listening, reading and staying tuned! Sending you all a big singing hug Stay safe, sane and sound

🌹 🎶 The Voice of Awakening 🎶🌹 On this month's episode of Vocal Revolution (video below - or listen on Apple Podcasts) I talked about the power of music and meditation to awaken us more fully to life with Michael Doiley- DJ/ Producer, Life-Coach, Speaker and author of Learn to Meditate: the Secret to Lasting Inner Peace.    We'd love to hear from you:  Do leave comments and share your thoughts! 1. Music is Profound If you play the right music that’s the best thing you can do for people and its something that crosses international barriers - Michael Doiley In our conversation Michael talks about how music is at the core of our existence, in the rhythms of language and our bodies.  Driven by his mission to awaken the spirit and get it dancing, he shares stories of his experiences of music and of his work as an international DJ playing for a star studded list of celebrities including Kylie, Will I am, Diana Ross and Mariah Carey.  He shares how he has seen the power of music transform people - from clubbers on the dance floor to young people in our local community. 2. Humanity awakening to itself  We are powerful...We are more creative than we think - Michael Doiley. Immensely sad though this year has been, it has given us a chance to learn and given our planet a chance to breathe. It has forced us to adapt, innovate and create - to claim and use the freedom of our minds whilst we are outwardly restricted.  It has brought oppressed voices to the fore - people protesting and breaking free of divisive socially conditioned limitations. The Black Lives Matter protests last year and the powerful uprising of women worldwide following Sarah Everard's brutal murder have highlighted many layers of social injustice. Taking to the streets is only one form of action- the greater invitation is to take a stand for life, for white supremacy, misogyny, racism, all forms of hate are anti-life, as Layla F Saad says so beautifully in her latest newsletter: We must stand for life. We must stand for the safety, dignity, well-being, joy, and thriving of us all. We must affirm life. Knowing that whatever affects one part of our great family of humanity affects us all. We must protect life. Because we are all that we’ve got. We must nurture life. Because to do the opposite is to surrender to the virus of hate that will consume us from the inside out until we are but a shell of our humanity. 3.Go for it! Don't Hold Back   Just move forward with purpose, with love and anything’s possible! - Michael Doiley When we recognise and dismantle the limitations of negative beliefs and social conditioning, we create a space for transcendence- to go beyond and go for our dreams. Just by taking the deep belly breaths, we can reset and release fear.  With the mighty magical tools of music and meditation we can harness our power and creativity and move forward with good intent. 🌹 🎶 Be well, be safe, breathe deep, sing loudly 🌹 🎶 Lots of love, virtual hugs and good singing vibes info@therosewindow.org www.therosewindow.org

Vocal Revolution Zoomcast Transforming the world through voice The Voice of Awakening with Michael Doiley,  DJ/ Producer, Life-Coach and Speaker  Michael Doiley shares with us his insights about the power of music and how we can awaken more fully to life. Find out more about Michael and his recently updated book Learn to Meditate: the Secret to Lasting Inner Peace:  https://www.thebestpossibleyou.com/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts

Gong Vigil For Sarah Everard For all who women who feel unsafe and have experienced violence, harassment or abuse walking their streets.

Wild Women Do! A Spring Circle with Katie Rose Weds 7th April 7-8pm, on Zoom An invitation for Wild Women* to release and renew with spring song, dance, reflection and relaxation. A safe space to blow off steam and source strength together through creative expression. Come as you are, with all you are feeling and experiencing in these intense times.  *Inclusive of all people who identify as women  To attend: please make a donation in the Honesty Box and write Wild Women Do! in the Notes on your order.

Spring Singing Huge Thanks to all the singers who have persevered and sung all the way through lockdown 3.0! I'm looking forward to rule of 6 singing outdoors and the official return of choirs from May 17th -  Fingers crossed!! Photo: ManSong Spring Party. Find out more about choirs

Big Spring Sing Joyful Singing with Katie Rose Weds 14th April 7-8pm on Zoom Awakening and celebrating the coming of Spring, (and the gradual release from lockdown) with joyful spring songs of various styles and flavours.  Feel free to wear your spring bonnet/ daffodil :) To attend: please make a donation in the Honesty Box and write Big Spring Sing! in the Notes on your order.  Zoom links will be sent within 24 hours of your order and again just before the event.

Coaching with Katie Rose Claim the Power, Joy & Magic of Your Voice “I left the session feeling amazed and energised. Ready for life, even more so.” — Kylei - Fire Fighter Singing or Speaking in Public is our No 1 fear, studies show, above death!  It's absolutely possible to liberate yourself from fear and speak and sing with ease and confidence.    Learning about our voices is a lifelong adventure with many wonderful benefits for our wellbeing.  Find out more

Power Petals - 1 minute tips to help bring your voice up roses Power Petal 3 - The Power of Saying No! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get each one as they come!

Camellia From the tender heart of spring emerging Bursts the winter rose, tsubaki - Startling beauty of petalled perfection, Luscious cháhuā tea flower, Nestled in leafy treasure chests Of the world's most beloved beverage. Multi-layered floral faces trace Multi-national roots to many places - Enjoyed for centuries in the gardens And ceremonies of China, Japan, India, Clipped and traded by Western colonists, Named Camellia by a Swedish botanist After a Moravian Jesuit Botanist Whose studies of Filipino plant medicine Did not include his namesake. Swooning, self beheading, Feared by samurai, beloved by lovers, Death locks stem and flower In eternal embrace. Katie Rose

Marching for Women - March News from Katie Rose 🌹🎶

 

Exciting Announcement! My New Album Flame will be out Summer 2021

Dear Friend Marching for Women This month's edition of the Rose Window Newsletter is dedicated to girls and women worldwide, in celebration of #IWD2021 and Mothers Day   ANNOUNCEMENT - My New Album Flame will be out in Summer 2021!    BLOG/ ZOOMCAST - The Voice of Global Feminism with Raakhi Shah   BIG FOOD OF LOVE THANKYOU! we raised £343 at our fundraiser!   CHOIRS - Zooming through Lockdown 3.0   COACHING - claim the joy, magic and power of your voice    POETRY - Springsong emerging Thank you for listening, reading and staying tuned! Sending you all a big singing hug Stay safe, sane and sound

The Voice of Global Feminism  The magic of March includes International Women's Day 2021 and  Mother's Day. On this month's Vocal Revolution Zoomcast (video below - or listen on Apple Podcasts) Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle shared how we can support, celebrate and empower the voices of women and girls worldwide Here's some reflections on our conversation - we'd love to hear yours!  1. Circles of Connection This is the power of the circle ... to bring the voices of women to the forefront. - Raakhi Shah When I heard Annie Lennox speak about her charity The Circle at an IWD March 2017, which supports women to form circles which ripple out to community, social, national and global levels, I signed up immediately.  The Circle works on the premise that when women join together, they empower each other. The Circle is made up of overlapping circles- there's a Music Circle, a Healthcare Circle, a Lawyers Circle and Circles for global regions. 2.Global Feminism  It’s about bringing together a collective of women across borders, building those connections and really supporting each other. - Raakhi Shah Global Feminism, the core concept at the centre of the Circle, is based on the understanding that the experiences of women around the globe are diverse and that feminism needs to be supportive and inclusive of women who are excluded or vulnerable. 3.Tea Breaks Down Barriers You can always hear a cackle of laughter between women, no matter what they’re doing. - Raakhi Shah Reflecting on how we can build cross-cultural understanding, Raakhi told the story of the Global Music House, where working with Irise International, young women from Uganda and the UK joined together through the power of music to create a global dance hour that people around the world enjoyed.  Having fun, laughing and drinking tea together is all part of making a difference and building connections. 4. Happy International Women's Day! IWD is such a pivotal global moment for everyone to think about being inspired and recommitting to women’s rights - Raakhi Shah 8 Days of Action - 1st - 8th March Ideas for ways you can get involved: Amplify the women in your #CirclesofChange Celebrate your mum daughter/ granny/ friends/ colleague/ neighbour/ community pioneer/ frontline heroine/ role model. Share and tag The Circle. Virtually march at the Care March for Women on Sunday 7th March Join The Circle's IWD Event with Annie Lennox in conversation with Baroness Lola Young on Monday 8th March. Make a pledge for gender equality This can be as simple as making time for a chat with a good female friend. I pledge to continue donating and raising funds and awareness for The Circle and to continue the work of amplifying women's voices in choirs and coaching. Wishing you a Magical March and empowering, inspiring International Women's Day & Mothers Day   Be well, be safe, breathe deep, sing loudly   Lots of love, virtual hugs and good singing vibes info@therosewindow.org www.therosewindow.org I'll be virtually marching for women over 8 days of activism 1st-8th March on my Social Media - do come and join me!

Vocal Revolution Zoomcast Transforming the world through voice The Voice of Global Feminism with Raakhi Shah, CEO of The Circle Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay​ 2021, Raakhi Shah, CEO of Annie Lennox's charity The Circle, shares how we can support, celebrate and empower the voices of women and girls worldwide. Find out more and get involved at: https://thecircle.ngo/ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts

Big Tasty Food of Love Thankyou To everyone who gave their time, energy, love and donations Our Fundraiser with Jenny Green & Gill Manly raised £343 for  St George's Hospital Charity - supporting frontline workers working at our NHS Matthews Yard Hampers for Children  supporting families struggling to feed their families.  MY also offer a full menu of lovingly prepared food via their Hatch, Deliveroo & Uber.

Choirs Zooming Through Lockdown Hopefully we are on the final strait, singing our way towards Spring. At Welcome Choir, we had a rainbow Party to celebrate LGBT History Month. For more information about: Caterham Community Choir, Croydon Carers Choir, Lung Songs, ManSong, Welcome Choir, please visit: https://www.therosewindow.org/choirs

Coaching with Katie Rose Claim the Power, Joy & Magic of Your Voice “A unique opportunity to have attention and input from a highly skilled and talented teacher.” — Roderick Ellis (Bellow Fellows and ManSong Baritone) Singing or Speaking in Public is our No 1 fear, studies show, above death!  It's absolutely possible to liberate yourself from fear and speak and sing with ease and confidence.    Learning about our voices is a lifelong adventure with many wonderful benefits for our wellbeing.  Find out more

Power Petals - 1 minute tips to help bring your voice up roses Subscribe to my YouTube Channel to get each one as they come!

Bees lapping croci nectar in the honey of the almost Spring sun, A pale orb hanging in the reflective faces of rocky pools. Bare trees twizzling their twisted branches towards heaven Whilst I squelch through winter's muddy residue on earth, Clambering hills to catch breath and gain perspective On this strange, ugly-beautiful urban landscape I inhabit. Here tenacious nature fills whatever pockets she can find With her wild, enchanting songs, humming with a symphony Skyscrapers can only point bluntly towards, puncturing skylines Where birds sail on wings garbed with the promise of Spring. Katie Rose 20/2/21 - Springsong emerging