About us
Circlesinging is a form of improvisational community singing. We draw on a variety of musical traditions, and rather than learning pre-written music – we make it up in the moment!
Circlesinging is all about letting our voices flow naturally and learning to trust our instincts. If you're a beginning singer, welcome! This is a really fun and low-stakes way to start playing more with your voice. If you're an experienced singer, welcome! We'll offer you plenty of chances to challenge and inspire your voice.
We'll build songs using small snippets of rhythm, melody, and harmony, creating spontaneous and fun music unique to that group on that particular day. It's all the joy of singing in a big group, with none of the hassle of reading music or trying to memorize complex parts!
Some quick videos to give you an idea of what it's like:
- This great video showcasing the Chicago Circlesinging community is a wonderful overview of the experience! (We're located in Portland, ME though! 😄)
- A beautiful video that gives a sense of the experience, from our friends Sofia & Nick
All ages and singers welcome!
Upcoming events
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May 22 Circlesinging in Yarmouth
317 Main Community Music Center, 317 Main St., Yarmouth, ME, USKathy Slack will lead the group in a joyful singing experience – all voices welcome! This is a great place to sink in and make music with others, with no pressure or performance stress.
We meet at 317 Main Community Music Center in Yarmouth.
Cost: $10 or whatever you can contribute. You can pre-pay at this 317 registration link, or bring cash if that's easier!
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Kindred Voices Retreat - Maine Edition
The Ecology School @ Riverbend Farm, 184 Simpson Road, Saco, ME, USThis year the Maine edition of our community singing retreat will be held September 19 2026 at The Ecology School in Saco, Maine!
We'll be playing with both circlesinging and flow singing:
- Circlesongs are improvised and built in-the-moment, with each singer contributing their voice and imagination.
- Flow Singing intertwines music and mindfulness to unlock your voice and expand your musical journey.
For details and registration info, please check out https://kindredvoicesretreat.com/
The Circlesongs portion will be led by Eileen (who you know from Circlesinging Portland!) and Paola (one of the leaders of Circlesinging Boston). We'd love to see you there!
6 attendeesKindred Voices Retreat - Vermont Edition
The Montpelier Performing Arts Hub, 35 College Street, Montpelier, VT, USThis year the Vermont edition of our community singing retreat will be held October 3 2026 at The Montpelier Performing Arts Hub in Montpelier, Vermont!
We'll be playing with both circlesinging and flow singing:
- Circlesongs are improvised and built in-the-moment, with each singer contributing their voice and imagination.
- Flow Singing intertwines music and mindfulness to unlock your voice and expand your musical journey.
For details and registration info, please check out https://kindredvoicesretreat.com/
The Circlesongs portion will be led by Eileen (who you know from Circlesinging Portland!) and Paola (one of the leaders of Circlesinging Boston). We'd love to see you there!
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