Name: Circlesongs & Collaborative Vocal Music - Sing, Play, Connect!
Start: 2025-05-14T01:30:00.000Z
Location: Arden House

Come sing with us in Encinitas on Tuesday the 6th for an evening of musical games, improvisation and spontaneous song.

We will be exploring [Circlesongs](https://circlesongs.com/circlesongschool-2024/), [Musica do Circulo](https://musicadocirculo.com), [Rhiannon](rhiannonmusic.com)'s Vocal River Ensemble Forms, and Collaborative Vocal Improv (CVI).

6:30PM to 8:00PM at a residential location in Encinitas. Please arrive ready to sing at noon. RSVP for address if it's your first time (to be provided via Meetup Messenger).

**In this All-Levels session, we will:**

* Play fun games that foster connection, collaboration, listening, and presence
* Develop a musical vocabulary of Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony
* Learn how to explore and express your body and voice safely within an inclusive and supportive group environment.
* Participate in group facilitation and shared leadership models
* Learn conducting skills
* Discover how to improvise and create from a place of spontaneity

For more information, visit our website:[ sdcirclesongs.org](https://www.sdcirclesongs.org/)

**Cost:**

* First timers: **Free!**
* Returning singers: **$10-$30 sliding scale** via Venmo or Cash upon arrival. ($20 Suggested Contribution; No one turned away for lack of funds\*\*\*)

\*\*\*SD Circlesongs is made possible by sliding scale admission. Your contributions help us make this invaluable art form available to a diverse range of San Diego communities and to support our operating costs. We believe that singing together should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation, and as such, **no one will be turned away for lack of funds**. If the ticket scale is beyond your means, you’re welcome to contribute whatever amount is feasible for you, or to reach out to us for volunteer opportunities or help.\*\*\*

**Who Should Attend:**

* Creative individuals, singers, and musicians
* Improvisors
* Educators and group facilitators
* Wellness seekers interested in mindfulness and holistic activities
* Community-oriented individuals looking for new ways to connect

**What to Bring:**

* Comfortable clothing
* A water bottle
* Snacks (optional!)

**About the Facilitator:**

**Bram Kaprow** has been Circlesinging since 2019 when he traveled to the Omega Institute to study with [Bobby McFerrin](https://bobbymcferrin.com/) and a diverse team of incredible musicians from around the world. Since then he has continued to develop his singing and facilitation through leading groups of his own and studying directly with [Circlesongschool](https://circlesongs.com/circlesongschool-2024/) faculty including long-time [Voicestra](https://www.singers.com/grouphistory/6042) members [Rhiannon](https://rhiannonmusic.com/) and [Judi Vinar](https://www.judivinar.com/), as well as [Roger Treece](https://rogertreece.com), and [Música do Círculo](https://www.musicadocirculo.com) in Brazil.

**Additional Information:**

We will learn to express our unique voices safely through supportive exercises that help us move through creative blocks and performance anxiety, as well as methods to support and facilitate the process for others. We will develop valuable musicianship skills, and play fun games that foster mindfulness, connection, and presence.

**Invitational Participation**

Circlesongs is a collaborative and participatory activity and you will be invited to play games, connect with others, sing and make music with us.
We treat every activity as an **Invitation** \- participate when it feels good\, take a step back to watch if you need a break\, or take a seat\, close your eyes and listen to experience the music from another perspective\.
We encourage our participants to set their own boundaries, honor their "No's" and engage at a pace and level that is appropriate for them.

**Media Consent**

To help our community grow and get the word out about Circlesongs, we share photos and videos of our events on our website and social media. By attending, you agree to be included in these photos and videos. If you have any questions or concerns, please email or chat with us in person before we sing.

**Health**

Let's do our part together to keep our community healthy. If you are experiencing cold symptoms or have recently been exposed, please consider staying home.

Curious to learn more about Circlesongs? Check out our website for upcoming events and classes:

[San Diego Circlesongs](https://sdcirclesongs.org)
[Instagram: sdcirclesongs](https://www.instagram.com/sdcirclesongs)
[Facebook: sdcirclesongs](https://www.facebook.com/sdcirclesongs)

🎶 We look forward to singing with you! 🎶

San Diego Circlesongs

Bram Kaprow

Darshan Upadhyaya

Donna Chirichetti 

miriam jirari

Loralei 

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Pioneered by [Bobby McFerrin](https://bobbymcferrin.com/), **Circlesongs** is a form of collaborative singing where people **come together to create** spontaneous vocal improvisations, harmonies, rhythms, and melodies in a **diverse** and **inclusive group environment**.

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