Experience the joy of social singing in one of Helsinki’s most acoustically unique spaces! This free one-evening vocal workshop is open to all singing enthusiasts. Participants will learn and perform a choral arrangement of Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” The session is led by choir leader Myra Owens and is accompanied by live musicians. The goal is to work through the song’s harmonies together and conclude with a final informal performance within the gallery space.

Participation & Requirements

• Experience: No professional choir background is necessary. Some basic singing experience is helpful for following the harmonies, but the event is open to all skill levels.
• Ages: The event is open to singing enthusiasts ages 16 and up.
• Registration: While the event is free, space is limited. Registration via Eventbrite is mandatory.
• Language: The teaching and song are in English.

Event Details

When: 26th of March, 17:30 – 19:00. Participants should arrive between 17:20-17:30.
Where: Forum Box Gallery, Ruoholahdenranta 3a, 00180 Helsinki
Price: Free, but registration is required. Register here.

About the teacher

Myra Owens is an international music teacher who has taught music and conducted choirs in North America, Asia, and Europe since 2008. She has toured with choirs since her youth and has worked as a choir and primary music teacher in both public and top-ranked private schools around the world.

Myra completed her Bachelors of Music in Music Education from Concordia College and holds a Masters Degree in Music Education from Colorado State University, where she also received her Kodaly certified teacher accreditation. She is currently enrolled in the Teacher Education program at Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki.

Myra leads the International Children’s Choir at the International School of Music Finland.