Circlesongs And Collaborative Vocal Improv

Activity
2025 Summer|#16170

Aug 16, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
13 yrs +, Mixed
AdultsMusic

Description

Circlesongs is an inclusive musical practice pioneered by Bobby McFerrin, that invites participants to explore their voices and bodies in a supportive and collaborative group environment. Play fun games, learn how to improvise, create spontaneous music, and develop your singing voice and musicianship through rhythm, melody, and harmony practices. All levels welcome!

Activity meeting dates

Aug 16, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
Sat1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Instructor

Bram Kaprow

More Information

SupervisorBrittney Nemerow
Number of sessions5
DepartmentCultural Arts Division

Registration dates

From May 12, 2025 8:00 AM
15 openings remaining
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Notes
No prior singing or musical experience necessary!

Explore the building blocks that allow you to create and collaborate within a group or community. Learn to express your unique voice safely through supportive exercises that help you move through creative blocks and performance anxiety, as well as methods to support and facilitate the process for others. Develop valuable musicianship skills, and play fun games that foster mindfulness, connection, and presence.

-Play fun games that foster connection, collaboration, listening, and presence.
-Learn how to improvise and create music spontaneously with others.
-Practice singing, beatboxing, body percussion, and conducting.
-Develop a musical vocabulary of Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony.
-Build confidence expressing yourself safely within an inclusive and supportive group environment.
-Participate in group facilitation, cooperation, and shared leadership models.

Join us on a musical journey as we learn to connect, create, and support each other with the spirit of play, joy, and inclusivity.

Make new friends, discover something new about yourself, and experience the magic that happens when we come together in community to sing.