What we’re about
Circle singing is a spontaneous, improvisational community singing experience, a little bit like a "drum circle" for singers. Starting with a basic structure, we can discover endless variations. We take inspiration from methods developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, where circle song leaders create parts on-the-spot, and lead the group in making beautiful, inspired, goofy, or glorious music. Sing beautiful harmonies without sheet music, gain self-confidence, and delight in what we can create together by listening deeply -- to each other and to ourselves -- and responding to what blossoms. This is a "mistake-free" zone, for all levels of singers—we sing for the sheer fun of it! Come sing with us!
We meet on the Third Saturday of every month, from 2-3:30 pm, at Swallow Hill Music Association, 71 E. Yale Avenue, Denver 80210. The session is free, though donations to Swallow Hill are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Circle Singing with Lift the Spirit Choir!Sixth Avenue United Church, Denver, CO
Come drop in to Lift the Spirit Choir for some evening Circle Singing!
Please pre-register here: https://liftthespiritchoir.com/summer-2025
What is Circle Singing? Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices.
NOTE: This event is promoted in several places. The RSPV's here do not reflect the actual attendance.
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!
Price for drop-in: $25
Please pre-register: https://liftthespiritchoir.com/summer-2025
