Each month in 2026, we're bringing together a room full of people to learn and sing a song — no auditions, no experience required, no long-term commitment. Each session features a local musical artist who will lead the group in an arrangement of an original song or a popular cover. These are one-day choirs: playful, welcoming gatherings where folks come together to sing, connect, and create something bigger than themselves. This month's guest is Savannah Shea, Ontario-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist and creator! She will be teaching us her arrangement of "Stay" by Rihanna. We can't wait! We will start the event with a short warm-up song, maybe some stretches, and a fun singing exercise to get us listening and creating harmony. Then we'll dive into learning a 3-part arrangement of this month’s song. Don't worry about preparing in advance. We'll guide you through the process step by step. Lyric sheets will be provided! PWYC options available. No one turned away for lack of funds!
Beginner Friendly | All Ages* | By Donation/PWYC
*Young people who can stay engaged or entertain themselves quietly during the 3‑hour event are welcome. Pre‑crawling babies are also welcome. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents with young ones are welcome to step in and out of the space as needed or leave at the break.
About
Savannah Shea is a Kingston, Ontario-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, visual artist and creator. She has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Humber College and works as a performer and vocal teacher in Kingston and the surrounding area. Savannah grew up singing in Cantabile Choir and in church with her family. She has always sought out group singing wherever she goes - from an a cappella choir at the University of Toronto, to the chapel choir at Acadia University, to the gospel choir at Humber College. She currently runs a free community choir with Josh Lyon out of Next Church.
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Steph Drouin (she/her) is a singer, songwriter, song leader, and Expressive Arts Therapist. She is the dreamer and fire behind Kingston Pop Choir. For a decade, she has been leading groups of people of all abilities into easeful, joyful, and healing singing experiences. She is the founder of Fiercely OK, an organisation that uses singing and the arts to nurture wellness and community. Informed by a lifelong relationship with anxiety, she is passionate about creating spaces where you can feel safe to show up exactly as you are. She is super excited to be co-creating this joyful community singing experience!
Born and raised in Kingston, Paul Barton (he/him) is a multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter passionate about creating an inclusive musical culture. He has produced music for films, played jazz professionally, recorded 12 solo albums, played in pit orchestras, and taught guitar at Queens University. But his favourite musical thing to do is show regular humans how easy it is to create beauty. Along with Steph Drouin, that's what he does in Fiercely OK song circles.
Get ready! As a team of gifted space holders and song weavers, Steph & Paul will not only create an accessible and uplifting musical experience for you, but also an environment that is welcoming of your fierce and tender human self.
We are deeply grateful for financial support from the City of Kingston and the Kingston Arts Council through the City of Kingston Arts Fund, as well as the Kingston Music Office.