Spontaneous Song
Music as an experience
Circle Singing and Música do Círculo are participatory musical practices that treat music not as a performance, but as a shared experience of creativity, connection, and community.
Rooted in the improvisational traditions developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is often described as a drum circle for voices. Leaders create songs in the moment—rhythms, harmonies, melodies, sounds, words, or invented language—and teach them orally to the group. As the parts layer together, participants co-create original vocal compositions that exist only in that moment.
Música do Círculo builds on many of these same values while emphasizing listening, cooperation, expression, creativity, and human development. Developed and shared internationally through the Música do Círculo Institute, the practice uses collaborative music-making as a tool for well-being, connection, and personal growth.
Together, these practices create welcoming, judgment-free spaces where people of all musical backgrounds can explore their voices, deepen their capacity to listen and collaborate, and experience the joy of making music together.
Upcoming Circles:
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BOULDER
Deep Dive in the Labyrinth
An unbroken Circle Singing Flow, Every Second Thursday
When: Every 2nd Thursday
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Where: The Labyrinth at Boulder First United Methodist
Address: 1421 Spruce St, Boulder (Map)
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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DENVER
Circle Singing at Swallow Hill Music
When: Every 3rd Saturday
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Where; Swallow Hill Music
Address: 71 E. Yale Ave, Denver CO (Map)
Price: FREE! (Donations accepted to support Swallow Hill)
