Vol. 5 of Queer and Trans Choir! We will learn, in just 2 hours, "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. No prior experience required. Come make a big gay noise. There will be snacks. Where: Broadview United, 3703 St. Aidan’s St, Victoria What: 2-hour choir hang where we warm-up our voices and hearts, build community, and learn to sing a brand new song: Fast Car by Tracy Chapman. Because this is a shorter time period for learning a song, we encourage folks to listen to the music before the event to get familiar with the melody and rhythm. When: March 4th - 7-9PM Snacks: Yes we will be providing snacks during our 10-15 min break Price: $20-40 sliding scale per session, and we have 8 free spots for under 25/low income, and 8 free spots for BIPOC. Covid & Community Care: Masks are encouraged, air purifiers will be working their magic and windows will be open. There is a strict don’t come if sick policy. Thanks for taking care of each other! Accessibility Info: wheelchair accessible space and bathrooms, all gender bathrooms with individual stalls, lighting can be adjusted. Who we are: Em Postl is a queer, non-binary voice teacher, vocalist and herbalist. They graduated from Capilano University with a degree in Jazz Voice Performance in 2014 and have a decade worth of diverse teaching experience. Committed to ongoing learning, they love to study voice methodologies such as Estill and Fitzmaurice, and recently completed a gender-affirming voice course led by Renee Yoxon. Em's teaching stands out for its emphasis on curiosity, body awareness, and self-compassion while creating an environment that encourages growth and creativity. Specializing in coaching adults new to singing, assisting seasoned vocalists facing specific challenges, and providing gender-affirming voice coaching for trans and non-binary individuals, Em brings a wealth of expertise and sensitivity to their work. Find them at sweetflagvoicestudio.com or on insta for more info! Anna Bigland-Pritchard (she/they) is a singer, songwriter, choir director, and ecological and creative community enthusiast. Drawing on her classical training (BMus, Post-Bacc in Vocal Performance), indie-folk songwriting experience, and studies in Expressive Arts Therapy, Anna empowers singers and songwriters with mindful, supportive guidance. Equipped with hard-won strategies for overcoming vocal tension, stage fright, and shame, she loves witnessing students or groups discover the magic they didn’t know they had! Passionate about the connection between voice and identity, Anna creates a supportive, non-judgmental space for queer and allied individuals to explore, express, cherish, and nurture their voices. Find her at and abpcreative.ca and on IG @itme.abp and @rosehouse.music and @gay4nature Co-hosted by @Broad VIew United