The Sound Ritual: A New Dawn

Step into a stunning space of music, stillness, and reflection. The Sound Ritual: A New Dawn is a community sound experience led by flutist Díjí Kay (DeShaun Gordon-King) that combines breathwork, healing vibrations, live atmospheric music and guided meditation. Explore the quiet of nighttime solitude—and how honest, restful moments can help each of us grow into brighter, more grounded versions of ourselves. No experience needed.

Audience Q&A and conversation will follow, facilitated by Jenn Chang— Juilliard-trained violist, Harvard lecturer, and former White House Liaison and Chief of Staff at the National Endowment for the Arts.

Featuring 2024 Harvard Ed Portal Pipeline Artist Díjí Kay (flute), with Jeremiah Cossa (piano) and Steph Davis (marimba).

Beginner-friendly and non-denominational.

Optional: Bring a small comfort item (i.e a stuffed animal), a mat or a cushion, if desired.

Venue:

Class of 1959 Chapel is a hidden architectural gem on the Harvard Business School campus. With an indoor garden, koi reflecting pond and intimate acoustics, it is a one-of-a-kind setting for immersive sound and personal renewal.

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Advance registration is preferred for all Ed Portal programs and events. Walk-in attendees may not be admitted.

Sorry, no food allowed inside the chapel!

TRANSPORTATION:

Map/Parking information for the Chapel at Harvard Business School can be found here: https://www.hbs.edu/about/campus-and-culture/map

Best GPS address for getting to HBS: 117 Western Avenue, Boston.

We recommend taking public transportation.

Public transportation options:The venue is about a 15-20 minute walk from the Red Line Harvard Square station or Green Line -B Harvard Avenue station. Several MBTA buses also stop along North Harvard Street and Western Avenue: #66, #86, #70.

Parking information: Parking is limited. If you choose to drive, allow an extra 15 minutes. 20 free parking spots are available on a first-come, first serve at the HBS parking lot at 117 Western Avenue afterwhich spots are $23 or guests can search for (limited) metered on-street parking.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you require an accommodation for a disability: please call the Ed Portal ahead of time at 617-496-5022 and we will do our best to assist you. Mobility-friendly drop-off in front of the venue is available via Gordon Road, Boston.

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Stay home if you are sick*, have any Covid-19 symptoms or have tested positive for COVID in the last 10 days.

* Signs of illness include: fever, chills or feeling feverish; a new cough (not related to chronic condition); new fatigue; muscle or body aches; sore throat; new nasal congestion or new runny nose (not related to seasonal allergies); nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.