Singsation with Karen Burke

Join Karen Burke for a Singsation workshop.

It’s a community singing workshop, and a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning – with people who love to sing!

The Theme: From Spirituals to Gospel Music

Join us for an uplifting Singsation with the extraordinary Karen Burke, Artistic Director of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir and creator of Canada’s first post-secondary Gospel music courses. Together, we’ll dive into the rhythmic foundations and interpretive methods that bring authenticity to spirituals and gospel – traditions that will enhance your appreciation of any musical forms rooted in rhythm, whether you’re new to gospel music or not! Come ready to sing, learn, and experience the transformative power of gospel music in a welcoming community celebration of this rich musical heritage!

Your Conductor:

Karen Burke is the co-owner of Burke Music Inc., a Gospel music production and publishing company. Burke is an Associate Professor in the Music Department at York University, and the Artistic Director and Co-founder of the Juno award-winning Toronto Mass Choir. In 2005, Burke developed the first post-secondary gospel music courses in Canada and has offered many workshops for several North American and International organizations including Pro Novis in Poland. In 2019, Burke was awarded the national Harry Jerome Award in the Arts, Media and Entertainment category and in 2023, Karen was awarded the prestigious President’s Research Impact Award from York University.

Learn more about Karen Burke.

The workshop will take place in Cameron Hall at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church.

Admission: $15 (+ fees) online or $20 at the door

Register for the Workshop

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