SHANNON INGERSOLL
Shannon Ingersoll, MTA (she/they) is a queer entertainer, music therapist and community builder. Shannon is a settler in the stolen traditional territories of the Syilx Okanagan and Secwepemc peoples (Vernon, BC) committed to learning through reconciliation.
Graduated (2005) as a music therapist (Capilano University) and accredited with the Canadian Association of Music Therapists (CAMT), Shannon has extensive experience working with elders in care settings, people with disabilities, and specializing in palliative/hospice care. Shannon created and developed Music Therapy programs at Vernon Hospice, Vernon Cancer Center and the Vernon Cancer Support Circle. Shannon has worked as a music therapist and in therapeutic recreation developing engaging programming in northern rural communities and throughout the lower mainland of BC.
Shannon beleives in the power of community and volunteers their time and skills for various causes and skills as well as organizing coffee houses, community song circles, open mics, collaborative concerts and fundraisers.
Shannon’s past projects include ROOT n BRANCH, the INTUITIVE ACCAPELLA CHOIR, BUSHY PARK BAND and currently RUNNING WITH PIANOS.
Shannon uses diverse creative skills to develop relationship, encourage exploration and create safe spaces to learn and grow through music and other creative tools. Shannon is passionate about helping you find your ‘heartsong’ and sing it loud!
HeartSong Music Services, in Vernon, BC (Syilx Territory) is owned by Shannon Ingersoll, a queer entertainer, music therapist, and community builder with diverse experience and therapeutic tools, using music and other creative modalities to create safe space for clients self-expression and successful social connection.
"Shannon is a genuine, warm and engaging person who brings integrity to everything she is involved in. Her ability to bring people together in a relaxed, exciting, creative atmosphere has helped to enhance the art & music scene in the Okanagan." - Devaki Thomas, Arts Marketing Consultant and Event Specialist
"Shannon is a truly gifted and genuine person who's music has the ability to stir emotion in a uniquely special way. Shannon is the definition of a music therapist and it is a blessing to experience it." - JZ Bown, R. Ac. (Acupuncturist, Theta Healer®, Teacher, Writer)
HeartSong Music Services, offers live music for weddings, memorial services and special events as well as music therapy sessions and therapeutic entertainment for all health care settings and beginner music lessons for all ages.