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“The Pulse” Podcast - August 5, 2025
I was interviewed for this mid-Island community podcast, after my Parksville Humble Harmony group sang “Gilligan’s Island” for Peter McCully’s feature with the owner of the S.S.Minnow, which aired June 19 (see below).
Here’s Peter’s description of the episode:
(10:08) Sylvia's inspiring journey from government worker to community singing facilitator after a cancer diagnosis - creating inclusive singing groups where perfection isn't required, just joy and connection.
(20:44) Dave & Kelly's Hutchison’s collaborative photography book covering Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands landscape has become a bestseller - headed to second printing, with copies traveling worldwide as gifts.
Photo by Peter McCully, host of The Pulse podcast, taken at McMillan Arts Centre.
“The Pulse” Podcast - June 19, 2025
I met podcaster/ publisher Peter McCully through Jennifer at The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre where my Parksville group sings every Thursday, and he came to record us doing a fun version of “The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island”, for his interview with the owner of the S.S. Minnow,
You can listen to the episode here - the singing starts at 29:26 and then there is the final verse after the interview.
Here’s Peter’s write-up about the episode:
This PULSE Community Podcast episode celebrates two remarkable Vancouver Island stories. It features renowned 95-year-old artist and naturalist Robert Bateman discussing his current exhibition “Mid-Century Bateman” at the Cowichan Valley Museum. Plus, Ken Schley of Qualicum Beach shares the incredible story of owning the authentic SS Minnow from Gilligan’s Island. He has transformed it into a fundraising powerhouse for Vancouver Island charities.
Feature Resident, Neighbours of Nanoose Bay Magazine
I was so thrilled to have the opportunity to be interviewed by and featured in this magazine from my home community of Nanoose Bay! Thanks to Judy Parsons from my Sing Again choir, for recommending me to the editor.
Watch my interview about CCLT with song leader Arnaé Batson and the “Daily Antidote of Song”!
In this livestream video from the Daily Antidote of Song, my new CCLT family sings two songs, and I get to speak about my experience in the Community Choir Leadership Training program with the Ubuntu Choir Network! What an honour that was.
Please sing along with us!
Rediscovering the Joy of Singing In Harmony
I was invited to write an article for the Oceanside Arts Council (OCAC) June newsletter
Christmas Singalong Series: PQB News
Thanks to the McMillan Arts Centre, my 2022 Christmas Singalong Series made it to the local newspaper!
Watch my interview with Jill McAbe on the “Thinking Vitamins” podcast!
In this interview, I tell the story of how I met my friend and mentor Jill while we were walking our dogs by the river one day: she changed my life, by helping me believe in myself.
Spoiler alert: we sing together!
My first harmony tutorial.
I thought I’d try filming myself teaching three-part harmony to my Sing Again group - enjoy, sing along, and laugh with us!
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