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Kendra Faye – Harp and Music

Hello, I’m Kendra Faye. Officially, I am a harpist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, though my joy comes from seeing the transformative power of music. Music has taken me around the globe. To environments as varied as the Amazonian jungle and the hospital wards; it has taken me from teens struggling to overcome addiction to sharing the joy of new born baby; and finally, it has taken me to the bedside to help ease the fear of an illness or offering music to comfort the biggest of life’s transitions in my work with hospice. Sharing the power of music has been both ecstatic and humbling; being both performer and witness; being both minstrel and student; learning from the Universal language of song that crosses borders and blends appreciation with wonder. The ways we sing, play and praise in devotion awakens the heart to experience more fully the healing, the pleasure, the celebration, and utilize the lessons from pain or sadness. I am grateful that my lifelong love of music reminds me of the power and beauty that we all are and how sound can help remind us of our inner beauty. Song speaks our stories. There is something sacred about deep listening and expression of song that our soul thirsts for. It soothes us, comforts us, and inspires us as we dance with life’s mystery.

Listen UP! The Art of Sacred Listening

In our fast-paced world filled with so much information and noise, many have lost the art of truly hearing what is taking place in the present moment and often miss out on the wisdom and secrets that are found right here and right now. In this series of workshops, mindfulness coach and author, Keith Macpherson will lead you through various practices and offer tools and tips to assist in mastering the art of listening. Expect to come away with new awareness about yourself and others that expands your connection to inner wisdom.

Workshop 1: The Three Levels of Listening: In this foundational session, discover the various ways we listen to one another and learn how to become a more effective listener.

Workshop 2: Listen To The Music: It has been said that music is a universal language. How can we work with music to awaken listening to our unconscious mind.

Workshop 3: Coming Home To Yourself: The head and the heart have a significant relationship in our lives. Learn how listening can bring these two into right relationship and alignment.

Workshop 4: Listen to the Inner Dream: Everything begins as an inner dream. Learn how to listen to the inner dream unfolding within you to set yourself up for an intentional future.

Keith Macpherson, a Canadian mindfulness coach, speaker, and author, has dedicated over two decades to empowering individuals through mindfulness practices. His transformative breakthroughs guide people toward their best lives. In 2018, he authored the bestselling book “Making Sense of Mindfulness: 5 Principles to Integrate Mindfulness Practice into Your Daily Life“1. This literary gem provides both a practical framework and profound insights, encouraging readers to cultivate an open mind and embrace presence in each moment. Keith’s journey is as diverse as his teachings. Born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he toured internationally as a professional musician and even became a top finalist on the hit television series Canadian Idol in 2006. His global vision extends beyond borders, aiming to multiply his impact in mental health through international training programs.

As a certified coach (CPCC) and a certified leadership coach with The Leadership Circle, Keith’s expertise resonates across diverse audiences in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Africa, Dubai, and Great Britain. Keith’s authenticity shines through his daily intentions on social media, his regular column “Keith’s Corner” in corporate wellness magazines, and his dynamic one one on and team coaching sessions, along with live lectures.

New Year’s Eve with Cheryl Lin Fielding & Friends

Celebrate with Music, Song & Dance

Praised by the New York Sun for her “Warm, grand and rich” pianism, Cheryl Lin Fielding has performed on some of the finest stages throughout the world, including the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, Tanglewood Music Center, Music Academy of the West, Aspen Music Festival, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Juilliard Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group, Musco Center for the Arts, and Soka Performing Arts Center. A sought-after\ collaborator and vocal coach, Fielding has been honored with the Grace B. Jackson Prize in Excellence by the Tanglewood Music Festival, recognized by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, and received the distinguished Gwendolyn Koldofsky Award in Keyboard Collaborative Arts.

Cheryl’s musical studies began at the age of three in Taiwan, first on the piano and later on the violin, and continued through dual master’s degrees at the Juilliard School (Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano), and Doctor of Musical Arts in Keyboard Collaborative Arts at the University of Southern California, with extended emphasis in Vocal Performance.

Fielding has had the honor of working alongside luminaries such as Matthew Aucoin, Christian Badea, Cori Ellison, John DeMain, Luana Devol, Peter Kazaras, Kelly Kuo, James Levine, Timothy Lindberg, Angela Meade, Carol Neblett, Linda Watson, and Dolora Zajick, and has served as music director, vocal coach, pianist, adjudicator for organizations including Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices, Santa Fe Opera, the Philadelphia Virtuosi, Los Angeles Opera, Opera Pacific, Operafestival di Roma, Opera Santa Barbara, Opera San Jose, OperaWorks, Pacific Vocal Series, Pacific Symphony, Opera Chapman, California State University at Northridge, Azusa Pacific University, the Juilliard School, and the USC Thornton Opera. You can hear her playing on all major streaming platforms on the newly released album with soprano, Tory McKenna: Awakening.

Dr. Fielding is passionate about keeping the arts thriving in the communities and has recently help produced several concerts with Parnassus Society at Soka Performing Arts Center. She is currently the Artistic Director of Parnassus Society and Coach at Opera UCLA and Dolora Zajick’s Institute for Young Dramatic Voices.

Claudia de la Cruz

Since graduating with her master’s degree from the USC Thornton School of Music, Chelsea Chaves has sung with Pacific Chorale, soloed with Pacific Symphony, and performed at various private events around Los Angeles and Orange County. Chelsea is currently performing in Pacific Symphony’s Class Act program and is the Education Manager for Long Beach Opera. In 2018, she was a recipient of a prestigious vocal scholarship from the Profant Foundation in Santa Barbara. Roles performed include Pamina (Die Zauberflöte) with the Astoria Music Festival, Hanna Glawari (Die lustige Witwe) with Chapman University, and Lay Sister (Suor Angelica) with Opera Santa Barbara. She has also performed the roles of Gretel (Hansel and Gretel) and Adele (Die Fledermaus) for Pacific Symphony. Previous Young Artist Programs include OperaWorks, SongFest, the Astoria Music Festival and Musiktheater Bavaria. She was a finalist for the Loren L. Zachary Competition in 2015 and has sung the National Anthem at two Lakers games. For more information, visit www.chelseachaves.com.

Elena Durán and Fernando Saint Martin

Elena Durán grew up in Oakland, California and has enjoyed an international career, appearing as soloist with more than 50 orchestras all over the world, playing on a number of occasions for the Queen of England, HM King Charles as well as the President of Mexico. She has recorded a hit single with Paul McCartney and has made two albums with jazz great Stephane Grappelli. At various stages of her career, she has taught at University and Conservatory level including at Stanford University, the London College of Music, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Hartt School of Music. She has given masterclasses and courses all over the world and was the director of the Stratford International Flute Festival for twenty years and the Mexican Flute Festival at UNAM for five years in the nineties. She was named Mexico City’s Ambassador of Culture and Tourism, and with her personal outreach program FLAUTA SIN FRONTERAS, she has taken music to those who can’t attend concerts, especially those in prison and those who live along the US/Mexico Border. Elena is a passionate supporter of the Ranch’s Fundación La Puerta, bringing her programs to the local community.

Fernando Saint Martin is one of Mexico’s leading pianists. He studied at the Conservatorio Nacional de Mexico and also at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University, Montreal, where he was the winner of a number of prizes. As a pianist he has appeared with all the major Mexican Orchestras and in all the major Festivals as well as with many orchestras in the USA, Europe and South America. Fernando also served for a number of years as Director of Music, UNAM and as coordinator of the Cátedra Arturo Márquez. He is currently Professor of Piano at the Escuela Nacional de Música in Mexico, as well as enjoying a busy solo and conducting career.

In Safe Company of the Ocean Giants

In Safe Company of the Ocean Giants.
A trilogy of years living dangerously as a wildlife photographer on the edge of comfort, wilderness, and common sense, from The High Arctic to Antarctica. Amos Nachoum dispels the myth of dangerous wildlife, diving with Polar bears, Great White sharks, Nile Croc, Anaconda, and Leopard seals.

The art of Making picture versus Taking picture
The photographer’s thought process and action before the shoot, during the and before publishing, in creating iconic images and securing the photographer’s branding.

Picture of Amos Nachoum’s Life
A movie presentation about Amos Nachoum’s career as an immigrant from Israel to the USA, pursuing his dream to become a wildlife photographer, reaching epic experiences and done against all odds diving with a Polar bear family. Twelve people landed on the moon only five dived and film Polar bears.

Amos Nachoum, a professional wildlife photographer and explorer, has left an indelible mark on photography and wildlife conservation. Renowned for his close-up underwater photography of large marine animals such as whales, sharks, leopard seals, crocodiles, anacondas, and polar bears, Amos has received numerous awards and global recognition for his work. Beyond his photography, Amos is a passionate environmental activist, tirelessly raising awareness about the importance of conserving the world’s natural habitats and wildlife. His camera and expeditions are not just about capturing stunning images; they are a powerful tool to support science and conservation and to inspire awareness about endangered wildlife. Amos Nachoum, a man of unique experiences and achievements, arrived from Israel in the USA in 1977. Since 1978, he has embarked on daring explorations, venturing into every significant body of water from the North Pole to Antarctica. His photographs are not just about capturing wildlife; they strive to challenge misconceptions about “dangerous” wildlife and show the harmonious interactions between man and animal. He also leads wildlife photography expeditions with his company, Big Animals Global Expeditions. Amos’s recognitions include 1st place for animals in their environment, Sienna Award 2018 and 2022, 2021 Nature Photographer of the World, 2019 Sea Keepers Award, Person of the Year, two-time award winner of BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year for animal behavior. Amos has recently published “BIG,” a book of his photography of big animals worldwide. In November 2023, Amos was nominated for the NOGI award in the art—the highest award in the international diving industry. Amos has also been the subject of the documentary “The Picture of His Life,” which chronicles his epic quest to photograph polar bears underwater in their natural habitat. Notably, twelve people have landed on the moon, but only five have dived with polar bears.

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