Musical Fluency - Circlesongs & Collaborative Vocal Music

Musical Fluency is an opportunity to deepen your relationship to Music, Improvisation, and your Voice. This session is well-suited for participants who already feel comfortable improvising vocally, are familiar with our basic Circlesongs ethos and values, and are looking to find more freedom in the art of Collaborative Vocal Music - developing the skills to create spontaneous vocal music with greater joy and ease in small group ensembles.

Our practice will be informed and guided by Rhiannon's Vocal River Ensemble Forms as well as Circlesongs facilitation and conducting as taught by Bobby McFerrin.

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

In this Musical Fluency session, we will:

• Develop a musical vocabulary of Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony
• Identify and become comfortable with musical 'Roles'
• Learn conducting skills and how to improvise confidently as a soloist or in small ensembles

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

Cost:

• $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 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 faculty including long-time Voicestra members Rhiannon and Judi Vinar, as well as Roger Treece, and Música do Círculo 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:

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🎶 We look forward to singing with you! 🎶