🌹 🎶Celebrating the Power of Women's Voices - #IWD2023

 

Dear <<First Name>> 🌹 🎶Celebrating the Power of Women's* Voices - #IWD2023 🎶🌹 * People who identify as women “I am a woman. I do not like war. However, I would rather die than accept your deal,” declared Ethiopian Empress Taytu Betal before leading a massive victory against Italian colonisers in 1896. Some centuries before, in what is now Angola, we hear the voice of Queen Nzinga, (1583-1663) roaring "you will never be crowned if you always back down."  Famous for dressing as a man and having a harem of male concubines dressed as women, she defended her realm against the Portuguese for decades, leading battles in her 60s.  I am continually inspired by the women who, throughout global herstory, have overcome enormous challenges to raise their voices and make waves in the world.  Wherever there is oppression, there are woman campaigning for freedom, like the brave trio who launched #BlackLivesMatter. Wherever there is censorship, there are women roaring, like our brave Iranian sisters.  Even when they have to go underground, like our friends in Afghanistan, there are women finding a way to support and liberate each other. Every victory for women is a victory for all of us and a victory for a better world and a better future. 🌹 🎶Celebrating all the Amazing Women in My Life 🎶🌹 Huge thanks to all my multi-talented wonder women collaborators all the superwomen singers in my choirs and sessions, my nearest and dearest soulsisters, and my Mum & Superintendent Sister.   IWD London Events Gill Manly - jazz diva, councillor, celebrant - is hosting an IWD Event  as part of an exciting new programme with Mitcham Arts Collective Helen Chadwick Founder of Sing for Water, has composed beautiful music for Nothing on Earth, a new play about high-flying female pioneers by Anna Reynolds on tour this month in Herts and London. WOW Festival - this weekend at the Southbank Charities Supporting Women Worldwide The Circle - Annie Lennox's Charity supporting women and girls Plan International - working to advance children's rights and equality for girls 🌹 🎶 Spring Adventures 🎶 🌹 * Abseil for George's 17th March - with huge thanks for 7.5 years leading the Heart & Lung Songs Group I'm going over the edge of a 13-storey building for St George's Hospital Charity - thank you so much for your donations! * Breathe Harmony NHS & MyCool Singers Spring Concert - 22nd April, 7.30pm * Roaring Roses - dynamic new vocal ensemble starting soon * Sing for the Earth - 30th April - come and sing for our planet! * Coaching & Choirs - 1:1 and group vocal adventures Please check out the info below, visit my website or drop me a line! Wishing you a fantastic IWD2023 Look forward to seeing and singing with you along with way. Be well, breathe deep and keep singing loudly! @katierosewindow on the Socials katie@therosewindow.org www.therosewindow.org

Katie's Abseil for St George's Hospital - March 17th THANK YOU SO MUCH! -  WE'VE RAISED £649! WOW! Let's keep smashing it!  Donations Welcome to help improve facilities, provide equipment, enable research and arts activities and support staff at St George's Hospital. Thank you for your support! https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/katie-rose38

Roaring Roses Are you ready to ROAR? Calling spirited singers to join a dynamic new ensemble celebrating the power and beauty of song. Energising workshops to hone vocal skills and build a richly varied repertoire ready to perform in beautiful, resonant spaces with lots of lion-hearted creative camaraderie. If you're passionate about vocal music, love performing, have an excellent ear for harmony and pick up fast by ear and/or read music do get in touch

Sing for the Earth Sunday 30th April 2-5pm, St John the Evangelist, Sylvan Rd SE19 2RX Join the Global Chorus to sing Resolution Song and other Planet Loving Songs In honour of Earth Day (22nd April) we will be taking a singing stand for our beautiful planet. We will learn, sing and take a video of Resolution Song which has been sung by thousands of people in over 100 countries including artists such as Annie Lennox and KT Tunstall as a demonstration of global unity and the will to act now to protect our planet. Check out the inspiring Videos at Planet Resolution  Plus enjoying other earth-loving songs in good company. £15 - do ask if you need a concession Info and bookings: katie@therosewindow.org

Breathe Harmony NHS Staff Choir Warmly inviting you to join us at our Spring Concert with MyCool Singers  Saturday 22nd April, 7.30pm at St John the Evangelist, SE19 2RX We’d love to see you there!!   Tickets: https://MCSandBH.eventbrite.co.uk

🌹 🎶Welcome Choir 🎶🌹 Warm, welcoming lively choir who laugh as much as they sing! Thursdays 7.00-8.30pm, St John the Evangelist, Sylvan Road, SE19 2RX First session free, then pay by term. Facebook Page 🌹 🎶Breathe Harmony NHS Staff Choir 🎶🌹 Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS staff choir run by Breathe Arts Health Research Led by Musical Directors Mike King & Katie Rose More information 🌹 🎶  BLG Mind Bromley Recovery College Wellbeing Choir🎶🌹 Led by Musical Directors Sarah Fisher & Katie Rose Tuesdays 2.30-4pm, Azelia Hall, 258 Croydon Road, Beckenham, BR3 4DA A lovely blog about the choir: Wellbeing Choir spreads Christmas Cheer 🌹 🎶 Carers Support Centre Choir 🎶🌹 Sing & Shine - Singing Respite Sessions for Carers.  Weds 10.30-11.45am, Carers Support Centre, 24 George Street, CR0 1PG  Free for Croydon Carers More information 🌹 🎶 Caterham Community Choir 🎶🌹 Co-Directed by Sarah Fisher & Katie Rose Tuesdays 7-9pm, de Stafford School, Burntwood Lane, CR3 5YX Facebook Page 🌹 🎶 HeartSong 🎶🌹 Happy heartwarming harmonies with Cardiac Friends & Co. Bi-monthly Singing on Fridays 2-4pm, Holwell Village Hall, Pirton Lane, SG5 3SS 🌹 🎶 Heart & Lung Songs 🎶🌹 Fun Friendly Singing for Cardiac and Respiratory Patients Overseen by the Respiratory Physio Team at St George's Hospital  Hybrid Sessions @ All Saints Church, Brudenell Rd, London SW17 8DQ 🌹 🎶 St Christopher's Hospice Choir 🎶🌹 Your voice matters - compassionate empowering singing Weds 6.30pm - 8pm , St Christopher’s CARE, St Christopher’s Hospice 51-59 Lawrie Park Road, Sydenham London, SE26 6DZ  More information

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