OFFERING SINGING AS A...
+ practice of mindfulness
+ medicine for grieving hearts
+ tool to calm and regulate the nervous system
+ way to build resiliency, in ourselves and community
+ cultivation of hope and joy
AS THE ECOLOGICAL, POLITICAL & SOCIAL SYSTEMS OF OUR WORLD breakdown, we have an incredible opportunity to come together and dream into being the new, sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and just world our hearts know is possible.
Now is the time, more than ever before, to fortify our spirits, nurture community connection, tend to our hearts, and illuminate the way forward in hope, compassion and love. This choir is a time and place to connect with your inner space, filling your cup so that you may feel rooted and fortified as you walk your path in the world.
LED BY AMANDA WEST with support from Jaden Silva-Espinoza
WHAT ~
Each gathering includes a ritual opening and closing of the space, vocal warm ups, optional brief group check in, and simple, inspiring songs taught by ear.
This choir has no auditions and no performances. We sing to build our inner resilience and to strengthen our connection to each other and the greater family of life on planet earth.
WHO ~
All ages, races, genders, identities and abilities are welcome here. This is an intentionally anti-racist, LGBTQ+ inclusive space, and we welcome feedback to strengthen and assure the experience of this as a safe space for everyone.
Babies and children ARE welcome & ENCOURAGED, and, we also ask that you be prepared to step away with them temporarily if they are strongly distracting from the focused energy of the group.
WHEN ~
Sundays 4:00 - 5:30pm
:: Sept 28th - Oct 26th 2025 for our FALL Session ::
special notes:
Sept 21st ~ opening day/drop-ins welcome
Oct 5th ~ community song-share day, led by Jaden Silva-Espinoza
Oct 12th ~ resting day (no meeting)
Oct 26th ~ closing day
WHERE ~
Felton Covered Bridge Park, ON the bridge itself! This is a magical place of in-between, where the sunlight and air flow freely, our bodies are covered from the rain, and our voices are held in beautiful acoustic resonances among the old growth redwood rafters.
HOW ~
Our first day (Sept 21st) is a DROP-IN day to give it a try if you haven't before. Suggested donation for this is $30-$25.
The FULL SESSION (6 weeks) is a suggested donation of $148-$108 per individual. Children are free.
This reciprocity helps honor the labor that goes into creating and holding this sacred container of community and song. Amanda is a full time working musician and single mama and humbly grateful for your contributions!
If the finances are a barrier for you, please don't let that stop you. Reach out and we'll make it work :-)
To make your commitment, secure your space, and help assure this session will happen, please send your payment to....
$148 - $108 sliding scale to
Venmo --- @AmandaMWest
Paypal --- info@amandawestmusic.com (pay as "friends & family")
Check ---- Amanda West Music | PO Box 7345 Santa Cruz CA 95061
Or of course, purchase a ticket here through Eventbrite.
REACH OUT with any questions to amandasmusic@gmail.com
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:: Here's some things people have said about our sessions:: ~
"I love the songs, how well Amanda teaches them, and how tenderly she holds us.
Each session deeply touched us and felt like medicine for both ourselves and the world
I love the invitation to experiment in such a supportive environment
I appreciate the vocal warm up we do before our sessions.
I love connecting with others this way outdoors.
Such a nurturing experience 💛
Thank you!!!"
