About us
IMPORTANT NEWS: Starting in January 2027, we're moving off of Meetup! Please subscribe to the email list over at https://portlandcirclesinging.com so that we can keep you updated on events and happenings! 🎶
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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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October 17 Circlesongs on Forest Ave
Portland Friends Meeting (Quakers), 1837 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, USAll ages and voices welcome! If you've never sung before, you'll love it here. If you've got tons of singing experience, you'll love it here! This is a great place to experiment and learn more, with no pressure or performance stress.
PLEASE NOTE! As of January 2027, we're moving off of Meetup! Please join the email list over at https://portlandcirclesinging.com so we can keep you up-to-date about all our events!
We sing in the main room of the Friends Meetinghouse on Forest Ave in Portland. There's plenty of easy parking in the lot, and Portland Metro bus routes 2 and 3 stop right out front.
Cost: $10 or whatever you can contribute. Please don't ever let cost be a barrier to joining us!
5 attendees
November 21 Circlesongs on Forest Ave
Portland Friends Meeting (Quakers), 1837 Forest Ave, Portland, ME, USAll ages and voices welcome! If you've never sung before, you'll love it here. If you've got tons of singing experience, you'll love it here! This is a great place to experiment and learn more, with no pressure or performance stress.
IMPORTANT NEWS: Starting in January 2027, we're moving off of Meetup! Please subscribe to the email list over at https://portlandcirclesinging.com so that we can keep you updated on events and happenings! 🎶
We sing in the main room of the Friends Meetinghouse on Forest Ave in Portland. There's plenty of easy parking in the lot, and Portland Metro bus routes 2 and 3 stop right out front.
Cost: $10 or whatever you can contribute. Please don't ever let cost be a barrier to joining us!
2 attendees
Past events
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