Circle Music of NC

Starting September 17th 2026 – Special 7 Week Course In Durham, NC Thursdays 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM – September 17 Thru October 29 2026

IN PERSON: When you dream about the world you want to live in, what music is there? Do you long to raise your voice in community? Have you been told at some point in your life you can’t sing? Are you ready to have fun with music in a safe, nonjudgmental space? Then this is the course for you. We will joyfully blend voices, body percussion and simple rhythmic movement in a way that heals, brings joy and builds community. Classes will be a balanced mix of structured activities and free-flowing fun, with time set aside for reflection. Wellness benefits of this course may include: increased confidence, reduced stress and anxiety, improved respiratory health, enhanced social connection and mood elevation. Based on the work of Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Danny Ellis and Brazil’s Música do Círculo Institute, this course will make you feel good. No experience is needed. Those with musical experience looking for something new and fun are welcome. | Active Skill Learning.

Max enrollment: 20

Duke University Osher Life Long Learning Institute – Fees and Registration Required.

CircleMusicNC is a community of artists based in central North Carolina, dedicated to bringing joy, healing and building community with music.

What Is Music Of The Circle? Music of The Circle is a collective musical improvisation that playfully blends voices, body percussion and movement. It uses musical games led by a facilitator, linked together in a flow that encourages cooperation and builds community. It is based on the work of Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon and Brazil’s Música do Circlo.

Who is it for? It’s for anyone who wants to be more confident and connected to themselves and others and open new creative pathways in their lives. No experience needed. It is accessible to beginners and may challenge those with musical experience.

Testimony: “We really enjoyed Eric’s workshop! Our group bonded through music and movement in a way that we hadn’t before. We experienced so much delight and joy. Eric was able to accommodate one of our members with mobility issues, which I appreciated. I highly recommend Eric’s workshops” – Rev. Melissa Sparks

Music of The Circle – Music For Everyone

Music of The Circle draws on traditions of chant, jazz, gospel, meditation and mindfulness to create one-of-a-kind choral improvisations. It is a judgement-free zone, accessible to beginning singers and may challenge those with experience. We will playfully learn the basics of making stuff up with vocal improv and body percussion and perform this spontaneously created music as a group. This workshop is based in the work of Bobby McFerrin and Brazils Música do Circulo.

Vocal River – The Skill and Spirit of Improvisation.

Vocal River is a methodology for collaborative vocal improvisation created by master improvisor Rhiannon . This workshop focuses on listening, forgiveness, generosity collaboration, building trust and confidence. This workshop is for experienced singers. Must be able to sing on pitch, and hold a simple vocal pattern (ostenado)

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