Co-creating container both through and for musical connection and creative self-surprise

A cumulative series of games and exercises bringing joy and ease to collaborative vocal improvisation

Who:

You and a pal or two that you love to sing with.

What:

Circle Singing - a facilitated improvisatory form of group singing; made popular in modern times by Bobby McFerrin

Join us for an evening of #spontaneous #song and #embodiment , woven with a sung spell and blessing from Shireen Amini’s upcoming album 💫

When:

Doors at 6:45 for a 7pm (PST) start on Wednesday, September 25th. Finding an ending around 9pm.

Where:

McMenamins Kennedy School • Portland, OR

Why:

This may be for you if you enjoy:

• Being playful
• Singing with others
• Having a positive experience of doing something new
• Exploring the nexus of music and meditation/prayer

How:

Join us in co-creating container for an individually and interpersonally generative experience, for connection and creative inspiration! We will be tilling and fertilizing with introductory and intermediate games and exercises that bring ease and joy to collaborative improvisation, and then dive into some Circle Singing.

• All experience welcome, no experience necessary
• Masks welcome, not required

*If you are feeling physically unwell, please honor your body and the wellbeing of fellow participants by waiting until the next session.

Facilitated by Tracy LJ Robertson.

Gratitudes to Jessica Epperson-Lusty for hosting, and Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, and Joey Blake and so many others for modeling such rich methods for welcoming forward the songs of the soul.

Looking forward to grooving and harmonizing with you soon!