Circu-Lab In-Person 

2 - hr CVI and Circlesinging Labs for small groups, in North London.
January 20th, February 3rd and 17th, March 3rd, 17th and 31st

Mondays 7.30pm-9.30pm

A space for intermediate and advanced vocal improvisers to build and refine their practice. There will be one advanced and one intermediate group running on alternative weeks.

An opportunity to grow alongside a stable and supportive group of singers with a shared focus, similar skills and confidence, and yet wildly different humans.

There will be exercises and games in the sessions, as well as individual and group homework to keep momentum in between the encounters.

We’ll focus on the different aspects of CVI: 

-Develop rhythmic vocabulary and precision. Learn to sing rhythmically and respond to rhythmic musical propositions.

-Understand better the musical context for melody (harmony-mode) and become freer as a melody creator. 

-Deepen the use of invented language and words- musical articulation, variety, purpose, texture, meaning. 

-Understand musical form: shapes and structures, the compositional aspect of improv.

-Develop a unique, confident voice as a soloist. Vocal freedom, flexibility, authenticity and exploring all the possibilities. 

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Circlesinging and Collaborative Vocal Improvisation for singers and song leaders, Introductory day

Sun 16 Feb 2025 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Throughout this day, a group of singers and song leaders will have the chance to explore together different forms and models of collaborative vocal improvisation, including circlesinging.

Participants will have a chance to acquire some fundamental tools to develop their own improvisational language and musicianship, and ideas for group-leading improvisational skills.

The purpose of the workshop is to encourage incorporating vocal improvisation and circlesinging into their singing communities.

Another aim is to kickstart their personal practice as vocal improvisers and cultivate the skills for leading spontaneous singing activities which foster connection and wellbeing, as well as deep listening and vocal skills.

We will explore the use of circlesinging and other Collaborative Vocal Improvisation techniques for warmups, as well as the interweaving between improvisational moments and existing arranged pieces.