When several people join together and practice Sankirtan [chanting the Lord’s name], a huge spiritual current, or Mahashakti, is generated. This purifies the heart of the aspirants and elevates them to the sublime heights of Divine ecstasy. —Swami Sivananda, Essence of Yoga

Devotional singing is a widespread practice in religions and spiritual traditions worldwide. In daily life and in communal celebration, people throughout time and place have given voice to the Divine through song, chant, sound, praise, in monasteries, temples, shrines, churches, ashrams, and other places of worship.

This year, we celebrate Unity in Diversity with the sacred sounds Iranian music with master musician Davod Azad, the soulful vocals of cantorial singer and Ba’alat Tefilah (prayer leader) Aviva Chernick, and the harmonies of communal sound with song leader, singer-songwriter, and choir director Maggie Wheeler, as well as kirtan in the Sivananda lineage led by senior staff of the ashram. Come sing your heart open, honor the Divine, and nourish your soul.

Join in community and experience the joy of music.

The Golden Bridge Community Choir is a non-auditioned inter-generational choir and a member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network. We join in the ancient tradition of community building through song as we explore rhythms , harmonies , chants and songs from around the world. Ubuntu choirs seek to create a world in which we listen deeply to those around us, celebrate diversity, trust in our voices and bring them forward on behalf of harmony, justice and peace.

SIGN UP NOW AND JOIN US FOR A SEASON OF CONNECTION , CELEBRATION AND SONG !

GOLDEN BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR CO-DIRECTORS MAGGIE WHEELER & EMILE HASSAN DYER WELCOME YOU TO OUR 27TH CONCERT! With Guest Artists - EMMA’S REVOLUTION - Pat Humphries & Sandy O. *Percussion by Emile Hassan Dyer, Meredith Scott Lynn

Please join us on DECEMBER 8th at 3:00 pm at Wanderlust Hollywood.

Proceeds directly benefit The Center at Blessed Sacrament - dedicated to ending isolation and homelessness in Hollywood.

This is a rare opportunity to be nourished by the work of 10 song leaders in one weekend . It will be a deep dive into collective joy & healing and building human connection through singing. What to expect: Friday night June 21 : Celebratory introductory evening - Each song leader will lead the group - a taste of what is to come !!

Saturday June 22- 10am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm- 5:30pm Diving more deeply into the variety of song offerings. Each song leader will have 30 - 40 minutes to take you on a musical journey. Saturday night June 22 - We will gather at a beautiful private home in Nichol’s Canyon at 8:00pm for an intimate concert with Heather Houston, Sara Thomsen, Arnae Batson & Debbi Nargi Brown Sunday June 23 - Closing session we will revisit songs, learn some new ones & join in ceremonial closing songs and rituals. We will send you out with full hearts and a new and varied collection of songs to carry as musical medicine for your lives. COST OF THE WEEKEND - $230.00

GOLDEN BRIDGE COMMUNITY CHOIR CO-DIRECTORS MAGGIE WHEELER & EMILE HASSAN DYER WELCOME YOU TO OUR 26TH CONCERT! Songs For The Journey With Guest Artist - Lydia Violet with Sally Dworsky & Peter Hastings *Percussion by Emile Hassan Dyer, Meredith Scott Lynn & Toby Karlin

Please join us on May 5th at 3:00 pm at Wanderlust Hollywood.

You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired!!

Join us for our Winter/ Spring session beginning on January 6th

Golden Bridge Community Choir WINTER CONCERT !

“ FORGED BY LOVE "

With Special Guests - Arnae Batson , Kathleen Whilhoit , Peter Hastings

With Percussion by Meredith Scott Lynn and Emile Hassan Dyer

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE RICHARDSON FAMILY WHOSE HOME WAS LOST IN THE WOOLSEY FIRE

The choir, now in its 14th year, is a Los Angeles based, inter-generational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be opportunities for the audience to join the choir in song! You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired !! Bring your friends and family . Come raise your voices with us and experience the deep healing power of singing in community. Parking: There is limited valet parking onsite ( 50 spots ) for $15 per car. There is alternative unrestricted parking (double check all signs) in the surrounding area. We encourage guests to leave time to find parking, or Uber or Lyft.

The Golden Bridge Community Choir is a non-auditioned inter-generational choir and a member of the Ubuntu Choirs Network. We join in the ancient tradition of community building through song as we explore rhythms , harmonies , chants and songs from around the world. Ubuntu choirs seek to create a world in which we listen deeply to those around us, celebrate diversity, trust in our voices and bring them forward on behalf of harmony, justice and peace.

SIGN UP NOW AND JOIN US FOR A SEASON OF CONNECTION , CELEBRATION AND SONG !

MEDITATION, HEALING, PRAYERS with GURMUKH and CONCERT by the GOLDEN BRIDGE CHOIR 6:30 to 8:30 $20.00 Advance Purchase on or before 8/28 $25.00 General Admission www.thecenterinhollywood.org Supper and Reception to Follow

Golden Bridge Community Choir SPRING CONCERT ! Join us for the Golden Bridge Choir's 24rd concert “ BRAND NEW DAY " The choir, now in its 13th year, is a Los Angeles based, inter-generational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be opportunities for the audience to join the choir in song! This is a benefit concert for the Hanna family to help them rebuild after the loss of beloved husband and father Cause Hanna and subsequently the loss of their home in the Thomas fire. *Come early or stay late to enjoy the wonderful food at the Wanderlust Cafe * You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired !! Bring your friends and family . Come raise your voices with us and experience the deep healing power of singing in community.

*If you can not attend the concert but would like to make a donation or you are interested in more information on Cause Hanna and his family Please check the Go Fund Me page below:

https://gofund.me/zzuuq-a-new-beginning

Join us for the Golden Bridge Choir's 23rd concert " LOVE SHOW US THE WAY " .

The choir, now in its 13th year, is a Los Angeles based, inter-generational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be opportunities for the audience to join the choir in song.

This is a benefit concert for the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign providing support for two Orphanages in South Africa - www.orphanbracelet.org

*Come early or stay late to enjoy the wonderful food at the Wanderlust Cafe *

You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired !!

Bring your friends and family . Come raise your voices with us and experience the deep healing power of singing in community.

Free tickets will be available via Eventbrite starting May 7, 2017

The Golden Bridge Choir returns with a special concert to celebrate Father's Day! This L.A.-based intergenerational community choir specializes in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world and was a sold-out hit during last season's "LA Made" Taper series. There will be an opportunity for the audience to join the choir in song. You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired. Bring your friends and family and celebrate Father’s Day in song.

Please join us on May 7th at 3:00 pm at Wanderlust Hollywood

Join us for the Golden Bridge Choir's 22nd concert " DEEPER ROOTS " The choir, now in its 12th year, is a Los Angeles-based, inter-generational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be opportunities for the audience to join the choir in song. This is a benefit concert for the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign providing support for two Orphanages in South Africa

• Come early or stay late to enjoy the wonderful food at the Wanderlust Cafe *

You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired. Bring your friends and family . Come raise your voices with us and experience the deep, healing power of singing in community.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENING OF JOY AND HEALING Maggie Wheeler and Emile Hassan Dyer invite you to our 21st GOLDEN BRIDGE CHOIR CONCERT - RIVER OF CHANGE - With Special Guest Sara Thomsen - Percussion by- Meredith Scott Lynn , Moreau Halliburton & Toby Karlin - Join us on Saturday, December 10th Time : 7pm Wanderlust Hollywood, 1357 N. Highland Ave. Los Angeles CA 90028.

*This concert benefits the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign providing support for AIDS orphans and their caretakers in South Africa.

These two workshops in June are open to all - no experience necessary . The cost of each Sunday is $ 15.00

Join us for an experience of the deep, healing power of the voice as we reawaken the ancient tradition of singing together, using our voices to create harmony within ourselves, within the group and in the world around us.

JOIN US ON MOTHER'S DAY FOR AN INTIMATE CONCERT AT THE LIBARY ! Please join the Golden Bridge Choir for "Sing My Soul," a special Mother’s Day concert. The choir, now in its 11th year, is a Los Angeles-based, intergenerational, non-auditioned community choir specializing in joyful and exuberant harmonies from around the world. There will be an opportunity for the audience to join the choir in song. You will leave this concert feeling uplifted and inspired. Bring your friends and family and celebrate Mother’s Day in song.

Join us on MAY 7th at 6:30 PM at Wanderlust Hollywood
for our 20th concert " SING MY SOUL" A benefit concert for the Ubuntu Orphan Bracelet Campaign providing support for two Orphanages in South Africa * Come early to enjoy the wonderful food at the Wanderlust Cafe * Valet for the first 100 cars @ $ 10.00

HELLO MY FRIENDS It is so very rare that Emile & I find ourselves teaching on the West side but this weekend we are doing it!! We are so excited to bring the community together in song at Golden Bridge Yoga in Santa Monica . Please help us fill the room with harmony ! Come and join us on Saturday, April 2nd from 5 - 7 pm. You will float out into the evening restored, energized and filled with the beauty and vibration of the songs we will sing . Everyone is welcome ! COST - $ 20 in advance $25 at the door

Please join us for this special event! "SAFE HARBOR" The Golden Bridge Choir's 19th concert! Please come join us - come early or stay late for some wonderful food at The Wanderlust Cafe! Tickets are available now http://gbcconcert.eventbrite.com

Golden Bridge Community Choir presents " Common Ground "

• All proceeds will go to The Ubuntu Orphan Campaign helping 2 orphanages in South Africa *