circle collective: the a cappella jams
i do this thing called an a cappella jam. mostly improvised, sometimes freestyle. always a cappella...
like a vocal symphony or an all-vocal band jam.
i've been facilitating jam ceremonies for a lot of social justice and faith-based communities lately. using circle songs as a way to connect people across different cultures and faiths... infused with embodied practices, inspiring reflection and resonant spoken word, the jams are a gate for re-membering our selves more connected and whole.
the experience is always different – informed by those present – and bigger than the sum of it's parts.
here's how it works (vid) now, listen (more vid)
w a n n a t r y ?
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please see the "deets" section (below) for more on private bookings, public jams, transit and parking. SPACE IS LIMITED. to register click the ticket button below right or link to our host venue's site.
| Date/Time | Venue | Location | Tickets |
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May 27, 2022 to May 28th |
Cahoots Festival - Singing Our Way Home
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Pearce Williams Camp and Retreat Centre
Fingal, ON Canada |
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| We'll be Singing Our Way Home at Cahoots annual Festival of Social Justice, Faith and DIY.
More deets, including registration link, to follow. | |||
Jun 4, 2022 TBA |
Trillium Park - Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Toronto, ON M6K 3B9 Canada |
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| FREE. There will be jamming. More deets to follow ;) | |||
d e e t s
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great mix of voices from a variety of generations, cultures, backgrounds and traditions. sing your stories. share each others' songs. > book < a customized workshop or attend a community session. come as you are. songwriters to shower singers ;). beginners welcome! byoh (bring your own h2o) - you are also welcome to bring light snackies to share.
MONTHLY PUBLIC JAMS ARE ON HIATUS. click the "contact" button (top left) to join our mail list and stay in the loop.
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Your Host:
Niki is a award-winning Songwriter, Singer and Spoken Word Artist trained in Improvisational Singing by several masters including vocalists/voice educators, Rhiannon (Berklee College, Artist in Residence, Adjunct Faculty in Vocal Studies), Joey Blake (Berklee College, Associate Professor of Voice) and David Worm (Berklee College, Vocal Improvisation and Ensemble Development). All three of whom were founding members of Bobby McFerrin's all-vocal orchestra, Voicestra. With over ten years experience facilitating workshops and outreach programming, Niki founded Circle Collective to create culture that connects, enCourages and mends. She has an avid passion for musical genres and traditions of all stripes. Watch the website for more on her jams, concerts, spoken word performances and foodie quests. More Love. Less fear.
