Be The Light - Vocal Workshop/ Concert w Lea Morris & Sylvia - SAANICH

Join internationally celebrated “SoulFolk” singer-songwriter and choral composer Lea Morris, on her North American tour in a series of inspiring, participatory events on Vancouver Island!

The Saanich event will be a single, two-hour workshop with mini-concert. Experience Lea’s harmonic and polyrhythmic multilayered songs, in celebration of the beautiful contrast of dark and light. Music readers prepare to use your ears: Lea will be teaching by ear and by heart. her own pieces to us. All adult singers are welcome, regardless of singing experience.

We'll end the afternoon with a concert featuring Lea’s powerful vocals and dynamic guitar work, seamlessly blending gospel, jazz, country and R&B, in her unique versions of original, contemporary, and traditional songs. More on Lea below.

Island-based songleader Sylvia Humble is thrilled to collaborate with Lea, bringing her passion for creative harmony and community singing into the mix.

Cost: $45*

Note: The other three events have a separate workshop and concert component:

Mar. 29 Parksville: McMillan Arts Centre 10am workshop/ 2pm concert

(tickets at: https://be-the-light-parksville.eventbrite.com)

Mar. 30 - Nanaimo: Brechin United Church - 10am workshop / 2pm concert

(tickets at: https://be-the-light-nanaimo.eventbrite.com)

April 1 - Victoria: Church of Truth - workshop 3pm / concert 7pm

(tickets at: https://be-the-light-victoria.eventbrite.com )

*Need a scholarship or have questions? Please email [email protected]

Don't miss this amazing opportunity to lift your soul in song and be inspired. Space is limited; get your tickets now, and Be The Light with Lea and Sylvia!

More about the artists:

Lea Morris’ sound often draws comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell. It’s no wonder, with her warm vocals, insightful lyrics and familiar melodies. However, as Lea’s compositions expand to include looped harmonies, vocal percussion and other elements, it’s clear that her SoulFolk style is unique. Born in Washington DC to a father who toured the world playing trumpet in a funk band and a mother who dreamed of opera, Lea began to sing in the Baptist church as soon as she could speak. In high school, she started teaching herself to play acoustic guitar by writing songs. Then, she embarked on an exchange year in Halle, Germany, where the artist dabbled in classical, jazz and pop. Lea’s voice and musicianship are often heard on recordings by Stockfisch Records for whom she frequently provides backing vocals. In fact, she has been nominated for and won several awards, including, Best Vocalist, Best Recording, and Songwriter of the Year. Having shared the stage with luminaries including Odetta and Mavis Staples, Lea is also returning to her roots by composing multi-layered chants and grounding a community singing experience in Braunschweig, Germany, where she currently resides. Visit Lea's website at www.thisislea.com or see her work on YouTube @thisislea.

Nanoose Bay singer-songwriter Sylvia Humble has returned to the stage with a passion after shelving her dream for 20 years to focus on career and family. Sparked by a health crisis, she left her government cubicle, picked up her ukulele, and discovered that her purpose in life is to help others liberate their voice and sing in harmony! From local markets and art shows to the Parksville Outdoor Theatre and Knox United Church, Sylvia now delights audiences with her pure, heartfelt vocals and ukulele strumming, and is known for getting audiences singing. Her inspirations range from Joni Mitchell to Coco Love Alcorn, and her original songs are uplifting and personal. In 2021, Sylvia founded the Sing Again community choir, a joyful and informal harmony singing group, which has now grown to serve Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay, and Parksville. She also leads community singalongs at venues large and small, in the great outdoors, and in random flash mobs! Visit Sylvia’s YouTube channel @sylviahumblemusic, or her website: www.sylviahumble.ca

Host or Publisher Sylvia Humble, Singer-Songwriter and Community Song Leader