Writing the Stories of My Life: Remembering Through Music with Anna Rumin

Music is the art which is most nigh to tears and memories. (Oscar Wilde) In memory, everything seems to happen to music. (Tennessee Williams) We all have a story to tell. However, knowing where to begin can become so overwhelming that we put off writing the story at all. This is an invitation to re-collect, record and share the stories from your life through the lens of “music”. What are the stories behind your favourite bands – where did you listen to music, what festivals, concerts, operas did you go to and what were the best and what were the worst and how have they played a role in your life? Did you sing or play a musical instrument? How did music play a role in your family when you were a child? What music did your parents and grandparents enjoy? What music completely transforms your mood? What was the first song you slow-danced to? What music do you associate with love and those you love? What music do you associate with loss? Please bring your own writing instruments to a safe environment where you will experiment with writing strategies using prompts, share your writing with others, and begin your collection of life-stories.

Mondays, Sept 14, 28, Oct , 19, 26, Nov 2 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at KBI

Cost: $60

limited to 8 participants