Circle Singing
Spontaneous Song!
In-Person and Online!
What it Circle Singing? Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices.
Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to play with your voice. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, recognizable words, or invented language — and teach the parts orally to the rest of the group. The parts layer together into completely original compositions, each song a unique creation, never sung before, never to be sung again.
It's a very organic, playful, community singing experience. All voices are welcome!
Upcoming CIrcles:
BOULDER
When: Monday, July 19th
Where: Creekside Plaza at the Boulder Public Library
Time: 7:00 — 8:30-ish
Price: $15 in advance, $20 on the day
CLICK HERE to Pay in Advance
Note: We strongly recommend only vaccinated singers attend this in-person singing event. Contact tracing form required. Please complete here, or at the event.
-----------------
DENVER
When: Saturday, July 24th
Where: Swallow Hill Music
Address: 71 E Yale Ave., Denver 80210 (Map)
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (note new time)
Price: $7 (to cover Swallow Hill's expenses)
CLICK HERE To register via Swallow Hill Music
Note: This will be an indoor singing event, which the CDC has determined is safe for fully vaccinated people. We strongly recommend only vaccinated singers attend.
-----------------
ONLINE
When: Saturday, July 24th
Where: Via Zoom
Time: 11:00 a.m. — 12:30 MDT
Price: By Donation
CLICK HERE to register on Zoom
Singing for Everyone — Voice Circle Chorus
Voice Circle Chorus
Harmony, Fun & Community
At this weekly singalong we learn and sing simple, beautiful songs from around the world. All songs are taught orally, call and response style, with no sheet music. No experience necessary, and all voices are welcome!
TUESDAYS, 7:00 — 8:00 p.m. | Hybrid Online & In-person
Next six-week session starts July 6th
Improv Unmuted - Online Vocal Improv Workshop
This workshop will explore simple, powerful, musical practices to open the voice and re-program the brain. We'll use vocal improvisation to help us learn to let go of self-judgment, open our intuitive mind, and allow our creative, playful selves to emerge.
NEXT WORKSHOP July 14th
Click for more details and registration...
Workshops and Classes
Vocal Meditation Practices
two-part workshop via Swallow Hill Music
Our most powerful tool for wellbeing is one we carry with us all the time — our own voice.
During this two-part workshop series, we'll use our voices to release stress, reduce anxiety, promote mental well-being, and enhance creative intuition.
We'll learn and practice toning, non-religious chanting, mantra, vocal meditation, and improvisational singing for tension release. We'll explore self-soothing and self-healing techniques using sound and vibration.
Because this is an online workshop, students will be able to explore these vocal practices from the privacy of their own home. No singing or meditation experience is necessary. All voices are welcome.
Two part series (Participants must register for both)
When: July 22 & 29
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 MDT
Where: Online on Zoom
REGISTER: Via Swallow Hill Music
(Please register at least 48 hours in advance)
