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ABQ Choir Magic

in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
directed by Arana Kalwaic CCLT 2013
abqchoirmagic@gmail.com | 505-343-1160

SINGING FOR EVERYONE! ALL VOICES WELCOME!

No experience necessary. Learn by ear in 4-part harmony.

Improve singing-Reduce stress-Make friends

 

WORLD MUSIC, SPIRITUALS, FOLK, ROUNDS

Fun-loving community of singers waiting to welcome you.

“Singing is our birthright.” Call for more info, schedule.

Acapellaboratory Singing Gang

in Vancouver, BC, Canada
directed by Patti Powell CCLT 2006-07
pattipowellchoirs@gmail.com | 604-999-9203

Wednesday nights 7-9pm
Holy Cross Anglican church hall, near Main and 30th
4580 Walden Street
 

Come together and make something bigger than just the turn of rhythm, harmony and words. Singing can change the world. We sing positive-vibe tunes, acapella and accompanied, sacred and not-so-sacred, some old, some current and of-the-moment. 

We find that singing together counters isolation, hopelessness and powerlessness in our world. 

All levels of experience – as long as you breathe, even occasionally, you are welcome!

We offer warm, communal and fun-loving times. Families welcome.

Usually 3 terms per year to sign up for, between 8 and 12 weeks long. About $160 for 12 weeks, some subsidy available.
Write to pattipowellchoirs@gmail.com for info and to register.

Accidental Harmony

in Texada Island, BC, Canada
directed by Maggie Timms CCLT 2011
timms@twincomm.ca | 604-486-0274 and 604-483-1256

Accidental Harmony is an all-inclusive, non-auditioned choir taught orally by call-and-response using songs and chants from many traditions and cultures. All levels of experience are welcome and reading sheet music is not required. We strive to create a friendly and safe environment in which to explore and nurture our voices. Although we are not a formal performance choir, we may perform from time to time for fundraising in order to support causes dear to us. This is on a volunteer basis only, and no one will be pressured to perform. Members are encouraged to bring along visiting relatives and friends to share in the magic we create together. The mood is comfortable, supportive, non-judgemental and fun! Our fee structure includes a sliding scale discount and various levels of scholarship for those who need them to ensure that no one is ever turned away for lack of money. Fees pro-rated for late starters. Sign up any time. All voices are welcome to share in the joy and enchantment of creating beautiful harmony together.

Annapolis Morning Song Circle (AM Song Circle)

in Annapolis, Maryland, USA
directed by Elizabeth Melvin CCLT 2010
contact@thefreedomchoir.com | 410-271-5687
http://thefreedomchoir.com

The AM Song Circle meets for an hour every Wednesday through-out the year.

Elizabeth teaches easy, quick songs from around the world in an informal atmosphere of camaraderie and good spirits.

No audition, no experience required, just a desire to raise your voice in glorious harmonies with a small group of dedicated singers. $10 suggested donation per week.

Austin Community Song Circle

in Austin, Texas, USA
directed by Rakefet Laviolette CCLT 2024
rakefet.laviolette@gmail.com | 512-417-2041

Join us every Monday for our weekly Austin Community Song Circle at Casa de Luz. Come sing with friends, learn new songs, and share the songs that are singing you! Community singing is about connection, not perfection. No singing experience or “good” voice necessary.

When: Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm
Come when you can. Leave when you must.

Where: Casa de Luz
1701 Toomey Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Serena room (the first room on the right on the main pathway just past Third Eye Cacao). It’s climate controlled!

Who: ALL VOICES, AGES, & GENDERS WELCOME & CELEBRATED!
Bring friends and family.

Fee: These circles are donation based (cash or Venmo @Rakefet-Laviolette).
Suggested donation $20. No one turned away for lack of funds (really!)

Break Bread with Us Afterwards: Many of us stay after singing to enjoy dinner and fellowship together at Casa. Join us.

Privacy: This song circle is an open container. People are free to come and go. Photos and recordings are ok.

Parking: Parking is free after 4pm in the lot on Toomey near the sports fields.Street parking is paid through the City machines or app. You can also park for free in the Town Lake parking spots in the lot behind Zach Scott at the intersection of S. Lamar and the lake. It’s a short walk across the fields to Casa de Luz.

Bloomington Peace Choir

in Bloomington, Indiana, USA
directed by Barb Qualls CCLT 2012
bloomingtonpeacechoir@gmail.com | 812-824-9991
http://www.bloomingtonpeacechoir.org

The Bloomington Peace Choir began in April 2010 as a community choir open to all voices. Our members come from many backgrounds, and have no particular religious affiliation, so we strive to be a place where all singers are welcome. Our music varies from American folk music, to South African freedom songs, to songs that embrace themes of peace.

The choir meets year-round, with concerts in the spring and fall. We sing at area events and believe in “singing when asked to”, or SWAT. As a part of our community outreach, the Bloomington Peace Choir performs regularly at area nursing homes, community celebrations and we have offered monthly lunch hour sings at city hall. If you find yourself at one of our concerts, don’t be surprised if you find yourself singing along, our enthusiasm is hard to resist! You may find you’ll want to join us and become a member.

We welcome new voices at all times, but encourage new members to join us at the start of each season, as we introduce new repertoire for our concerts. Because some of our singers have never been in a choir before, we focus on encouragement, listening and learning about the joys of singing together. We started a choir and created a community!!

Weekly rehearsals take place on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 pm at Unity of Bloomington, 4001 S Rogers St, Bloomington IN. Our event calendar can be found on bloomingtonpeacechoir.org. Sing, just for the joy of it!!

Blue Heron Singers

in Victoria, BC, Canada
directed by Patricia (Pat) Robertson CCLT 2008-09
pwrobertson@shaw.ca | 250-479-4271

We are the community choir of the Cordova Bay 55+ Association. Everyone is welcome in our space in an Elementary School on Thursday afternoons, as together we explore, discover and create a wide variety of music. For some of us, choirs have been part of our lives for a long time, while for others it is a completely new experience. We learn from and with each another in a welcoming, supportive and open-hearted atmosphere. With song and laughter, we celebrate the many joys of being together, listening to one another, and singing in harmony.

Although we do not ‘perform,’ several times during the year we share some of our eclectic repertoire with audiences in the community.

Blue Moon Rising

in Lafayette, Indiana, USA
directed by Denise Wilson CCLT 2014
denise@denisewilson.net | 765-490-7882
http://www.denisewilson.net/blue-moon-rising

Blue Moon Rising is a community choir led by Denise Wilson that welcomes all singers regardless of past experience. We gather to have fun singing, experience a vibrant and welcoming community, and to enjoy the beautiful music that we create together. There are no auditions or a requirement to read music. All you need is an enthusiasm for singing and a willingness to learn songs from a variety of styles and world traditions. The songs have rich harmonies and irresistible rhythms that will lift your worries and grow your ability to sing with confidence and passion! We sing many different kinds of songs – American folk songs (old and new), uplifting chants and rounds from many countries and spiritual traditions, songs of peace and justice, and songs that are fun, funny, and full of celebration!

Blue Moon Rising meets on Wednesday evenings during a fall and spring session which last between fourteen and sixteen weeks. There is a fee for each session with scholarships and a sliding scale available. In addition to regular weekly choir sessions, Denise will occasionally hold one-time singing opportunities for those who are too busy to attend every week or are not free on Wednesday evenings. To receive info on these one-time events, either follow Denise Wilson Music on Facebook or ask to receive future mailings at denise@denisewilson.net.

Chattanooga Singing Circle

in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
directed by Naomi Griffin Self CCLT 2023
yourselfservices@gmail.com |
https://www.facebook.com/chattanoogasingingcircle

Naomi Griffin Self leads a variety of group singing offerings in Chattanooga, Tennessee. These have included community choir series that continue for many weeks, as well as one-off singing events at a kombucha bar! Please see her Facebook page to know what events and series are available.

Circle Song for Women

in LaGrange Park, Illinois, USA
directed by Kathy Sherman, CSJ
Ksherman@csjoseph.org | 708-482-5061

Participants trust that the love and compassion in their music and song contribute to the healing and unity so needed in the world today. We strive for excellence in a spirit of peace and joy! “Circle of Song” welcomes all voices, cultures, faiths, and abilities!

The only requirement is the belief that singing together is a power that heals and connects!

Please feel free to call or email for more information or any questions you may have.