Healing Voices

06/18/2026

Save the dates! For those that plan ahead, here are the dates for our rehearsals in 2027: Jan 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, Feb 13 and concert: Feb 14, 2027. We will be taking registrations in September.
Have a wonderful summer and take good care of yourself and each other.

06/18/2026

THANK YOU for the tremendous support you gave Healing Voices at our first concert. Circle the date and let's continuing supporting those walking the cancer journey. We are strong when we're together. See you in January!

06/09/2026

This was our joy!
'Healing Voices 2' begins Saturday January 16, 2027 10 am - 12:00 pm with a concert 'STAND BY ME' on Sunday Feb 14, 2027 3 pm. All proceeds from our concert go to The Horizon’s Cancer Support
Centre in Saint John NB. To register to sing with us: [email protected]

What happens when music, community, and compassion come together? Incredible things. 💙

We are deeply grateful to Kelly Galbraith, Healing Voices and everyone involved in the inaugural You've Got a Friend Concert, which raised an amazing $9,341 in support of the Cancer Support Centre.

Held at St. Mark's United Church, this special afternoon of music celebrated friendship, resilience, and hope while bringing our community together to support those affected by cancer.

At the heart of the event was Healing Voices, a welcoming choir created for individuals who are undergoing or have experienced cancer treatment, as well as caregivers, family members, and supporters. Under the leadership of Kelly Galbraith, the choir provides a space where music becomes a source of connection, healing, and strength.

Thank you to Kelly, Healing Voices, the performers, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who attended and donated. Your generosity helps ensure that individuals and families facing cancer have access to vital support services when they need them most.

Listen to their story on CBC: cbc .ca "Songs for the hardest times"

Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community. 💙

05/28/2026

FYI. Some of you may enjoy this! 'You've Got a Friend'.

FYI - Post from Kelly Galbraith re St. Mark's United Church WORLD MUSIC CAFÉ.

Hilary Anne Ladd, one of our choristers is featured on Sunday October 25th 3 pm.

We are starting a new Coffee/Tea World Music Series at St Mark's United Church beginning Sunday September 27, 3-4 pm. So please mark your calendar.

Starting in September, St. Mark's United Church is going to present a WORLD MUSIC CAFÉ on the last Sunday of each month. It will be a (50-60 minute) musical event that combines the story of an interesting biblical character and the music of a well known singer songwriter such as James Taylor, Johnny Cash, the Beatles etc. It is scripted like a radio show where Ian will tell the story in segments, with music that relates to the character's journey interspersed throughout . It will also show how folks who lived many years ago experienced a lot of the same feelings of love, loss and survival as we do today.
Musician Frank James opens the series on Sept 27th, and
Hilary Anne Ladd will be singing the music of Carole King on Sunday October 25th as Ian tells the story of Sarah (an important Biblical figure from the Old Testament). ALL Donations will be going to the local FOOD BANK!
Stay tuned for more details.

05/21/2026

Stay tuned for info on our next concert and rehearsals.
If you are, or have walked through the cancer journey at any time as a patient or a caregiver, nurse, doctor and you want to sing and release those endorphins that remind us that music is healing, and community is restorative, we'd LOVE to see you!
Reserve your dates please:
Rehearsals: St. Mark's United Church
Saturdays: January 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13
10:30 am - 12:00
Doors open at 9:45 am for coffee
Concert: Sunday Feb 14, 2027 - 3 pm
[email protected]
Kelly Galbraith - Director
Maureen Beckwith - Collaborative Accompanist

04/12/2026

Hi Healing Voices Choir and Friends,

Thank you for sharing your time, kindness, talent and love on our journey. If you missed the CBC doc, you can find it by Googling: 'Songs for the Hardest Times' CBC Atlantic Voice.
And don't forget to mark your calendar for Healing Voices 2 that begins in Jan 2027, concert Feb 14. Let our songs continue!

04/08/2026

You may find this of interest!

04/01/2026

The 'Healing Voices' CBC Documentary airs Sunday, April 12th on Atlantic Voice - at 8:30 a.m. on CBC Radio One. It will also be available to listen to afterwards on the CBC Listen App. Thank you all for your support on our musical healing journey.

03/21/2026

03/15/2026

Meet our soloists in our 'Bright Shining as the Sun' concert on Saturday, May 2, 7 pm at Stella Maris Church in Saint John.

Alessia Todde is an Italian-born soprano with over 25 years of performance experience. She holds a Minor in Arts and Performance from the University of Texas in Dallas. She has sung as a soprano soloist as well as with award-winning ensembles, including Elektra Women’s Choir of Vancouver. She is an original member of Cantores Celestes Maritimes in New Brunswick. You will have an opportunity to hear Alessia in Mozart's beautiful 'Sparrow Mass'.