Sisters in Harmony Santa Cruz:  9-Week Spring Singing Circle

Heather Houston is a Santa Cruz-based song leader, choral director, recording artist, and vocal empowerment coach with over 30 years of experience in uplifting hearts and building community through the power of song. Founder of the Yala Lati Women’s Choir and creator of the Sisters in Harmony Retreats, Heather leads transformative singing experiences both in person and online, including at venues like Esalen, Sivananda Bahamas, and 1440 Multiversity. Her music, rooted in themes of healing, unity, and connection with nature, is sung by communities worldwide and can be found in her online song library and on all major streaming platforms.

Heather Houston

with Heather Houston and special guest song leaders Katie Sontag and Sheniqua Trotman

Yoga Center Santa Cruz

<blockquote>Come home to your voice in a sacred circle of sisters</blockquote> Sisters in Harmony Santa Cruz is a welcoming community singing circle for women who are ready to empower their voices, lift their spirits, and connect with one another through the healing power of song.This Spring Session invites you into a nourishing weekly gathering where we sing heart-opening songs, chants, and simple harmonies from various artists and traditions. No solo singing and no previous experience is required. Just a willingness to listen, breathe, and let your voice emerge in a supportive circle of women.Led by seasoned song leader and vocal empowerment guide Heather Houston, each session weaves together embodied vocal warm-ups, soulful repertoire, and moments of laughter and tears, reflection and connection.All female identified, all experience levels, and all ages are welcome! (Please leave the littles at home though)Let's empower our voices and lift each other up! ZOOM option - If you live outside of the area, or need to stay home for any reason, we are inviting you to join us on Zoom! Yoga Center Santa Cruz has a great set up for hybrid classes! :) <h3>About the 9-Week Series:</h3>Sisters in Harmony: A 9-Week Spring Singing Journey with Heather HoustonGuest Song Leaders for Spring: To enrich our circle even more, Heather is joined by beloved guest song leaders Katie Sontag, Sheniqua Trotman and Kaitie Tye Warren, each bringing their own unique magic, wisdom, and heart to the journey. <h4>Each week includes:</h4><ul><li>Grounding vocal warmups and breathwork</li><li>Vocal meditation</li><li>Call-and-echo learning (no sheet music required!)</li><li>Songs that honor the renewal of Spring</li><li>Soulful harmonies, deep listening, and vocal play</li></ul> Each week builds upon the last, refining our blend and harmonies and deepening our heart connection with the songs and with each other.Heather will provide a PLAYLIST of songs we are working on so that you can continue singing the songs throughout the week. <h4>Free Intro Class:</h4>Thursday, March 12th7:15 - 8:45Register Here:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979626683701?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979626683701?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979626683701?aff=oddtdtcreator</a> <h3>9-Week Spring Series</h3>Thursdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 &amp; 21st. (No class on the 14th)7:15 - 8:45 pmPre-registration required. We will have just a couple handfulls of drop-in opportunities when we have our guest song leaders. Aside from that, it will be a closed circle. <h3>Guest Song Leader Dates:</h3>March 26 - Katie SontagApril 16 - Sheniqua TrotmanApril 30th - Kaitie Ty Warren <h3>What Else:</h3> <ul><li>Trade opportunities, partial and full scholarships available. Please inquire at the intro circle or email Heather. heather@heatherhoustonmusic.com</li><li>We will be sitting in chairs and on cushions, AND be standing and moving.</li><li>Please wear comfortable clothing that you can move around in.</li><li>Please bring a water bottle.</li><li>Please bring and item for the altar that represents an area of your life that needs some tending. Or, you could bring something of seasonal / elemental beauty to share.</li></ul> <h3>About the Song Leaders:</h3> Heather Houston:Heather Houston is the Founder of the Sisters in Harmony Global movement. Heather is a beloved community choir director, recording artist, and women’s vocal empowerment coach who offers life-transforming singing events, both online and in person. She is passionate about uplifting hearts, freeing voices, and building strong, loving communities through the power of singing. Heather’s songs are sung by communities across the globe and weave themes of communion with the natural world, personal and collective healing, prayer, unity, and inspiration. <a href="https://heatherhoustonmusic.com" title="https://heatherhoustonmusic.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://heatherhoustonmusic.com</a> Katie Sontag:Katie Sontag (she/her) writes nourishing songs that celebrate self-love, community connection, and remind us that we are not alone. At Katie’s song circles, you will laugh, cry, make new friends, and feel better than when you came. She is also a singer, songwriter, seasoned performer, music educator, and mom to a 4-year-old. Sheniqual Trotman:Sheniqua Trotman is a Brooklyn, NY-based song leader who loves creating spaces where people can sing together. Her work centers on belonging, connection, and the wisdom of collective voice. You can follow her journey on Instagram @_elevatedexpression Kaitie Ty WarrenKaitie Ty founded Living Room Choir in 2015; in 2026, she is launching the new East Bay SongFest. She is a community song leader, minister, writer, visual artist, singer, and more.

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