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Stages & Pages
Join GCTC and Octopus Books
Sunday, February 8th from 12:30 to 1:30 pm
as we discuss
I Heard There Was a Secret Chord
Music as Medicine
by Daniel J Levitin
presented by Kellylee Evans
About the book:
Music is one of humanity’s oldest medicines; for centuries, cultures across the globe have developed rich traditions for using sound and rhythm to ease suffering, spur healing, and calm the mind. Despite this history, musical therapy has long been considered the remit of ancient practice and alternative medicine. In I Heard There Was a Secret Chord, neuroscientist Daniel J. Levitin demonstrates that medical researchers are now finding scientific evidence that music can offer profoundly effective treatment for a whole host of ailments, from Alzheimer’s to PTSD, depression, pain, and cognitive injury. It is, in short, one of the most potent and remarkably promising therapies available today.
About the presenter:
For over 20 years, Ottawa's Kellylee Evans has been making waves around the world as an energetic jazz and soul singer-songwriter, with six albums and a Juno to her name. But after a life-altering lightning strike in 2013, and numerous concussions in 2015 and 2022, the mother of three was forced to halt her busy touring schedule. Since then, Evans has dedicated her energy to recovering and getting back to making and sharing her music. Today, when she's not performing, Kellylee speaks about her journey to recovery, sharing her inspiring message of self-care and finding one’s own super powers.
(You may have seen Kellylee recently on the GCTC mainstage - as a performer in FemmeVox10.)
Please RSVP to boxoffice@gctc.ca
[Image description: Book cover for “I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine” by Daniel J Levitin . Black text on white cover. At the centre of the cover is a music staff with treble clef. across the lines, in the place of musical notes, are colourful pills and capsules.]
Buy the book from Octopus Books, or pick it up from the GCTC Shop.
What is Stages & Pages?
A book talk series hosted by Octopus Books, exploring themes from GCTC’s mainstage shows.
Join us on the first Sunday of the show run, where a local expert will present and lead a discussion on a selected book. Octopus Books staff, who have read our 25-26 scripts, have selected an accompanying book based on themes in the show. Whether you read the book in advance or pick up a copy while you are here, we aim to further enhance your experience of the show.
This presentation is free, and takes place before our Pay-What-You-Decide performance. We encourage you to stick around to watch the show.
Note: Books selected for the program further explore themes or subject matter in or inspired by the show. They do not necessarily reflect the plot of the show.