Circle Singing

When:
Sunday, Nov 22, 2026 3:00p -
4:30p

Where:
Bay State Cohousing
368 Pleasant St.
Malden, MA 02148

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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rootsofstrength Angela Alston

Categories:
Good for Groups, Meetup, Music, Rainy Day Ideas

Event website:
https://www.baystatecohousing.net/

Come sing. We'll create new music together by playing vocal games—short pieces with improvised harmonies and rhythms. Just follow the leader who creates the parts. It's easy to follow along; it's also fun to improvise, to create, solo or lead, and it's all optional.


No experience needed! Think you can't sing? No worries! All are welcome: we're just here to play and connect.


Led by the folks who organize CircleSinging Boston.


Potluck snacks after! Please no peanuts!


Logistics

If you drive: Park in the driveway to the left of the entrance (but NOT in the parking lot to the left of the driveway).

Public transportation: Take the T's Orange Line to Malden Center and walk ~five minutes (2/10 of a mile)


About CircleSinging Boston

On August 22, 2024 the Christian Science Monitor, an acclaimed international newspaper, published an article about CircleSinging Boston. Here it is:

https://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Music/2024/0822/boston-bobby-mcferrin-circlesinging-acceptance


CircleSinging is a spontaneous, improvisational community-singing experience. In a circlesong, a leader starts by improvising a line of music and gives it / teaches it to one part of the circle. The leader then develops a second part that goes with the first and gives that part to another section of the circle. CircleSingers learn and repeat the exact part given to them. Soon we are singing a four part (at least) chorus that has never been sung before. This chorus can support individual solos. The effect: never-before-sung, wordless, fun songs, melodies, harmonies, and rhythms. The music may be glorious or goofy, complex or simple. Each circle is a unique experience, created by a spontaneously collaborating community.


A leader improvises; circlesingers learn and follow their parts. Voila! — a newly created choral piece. It's easy to participate, you just repeat your part with other singers. Anyone can volunteer to lead, but there is never any pressure, no one is put on the spot. Their sessions include other vocal games and improv formats.


This is a “mistake-free” zone, for all levels of singers — we sing for the sheer fun of it! Sing beautiful harmonies without sheet music. Witness a circle of people creating music together. Participants find it a joyful, exhilarating (and many have said spiritual) experience. Improvising and music-making can give insight into other life issues. Many notice cooperation, teamwork, and community.


They take inspiration from methods developed by the unique and illustrious Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, and from CircleSinging groups in cities around the US and the world.


Their regular monthly gatherings happen in Cambridge, Arlington, Jamaica Plain, and Somerville.

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