5 Meetup Groups match “Improvisational Music and Art” near Bel Air, MD
Hi Folks ... Instead of creating our usual grooves that intermingle on the drums, we will do the same, but with our voices in a very playful, intuitive and spontaneous way, improvised on the spot. Much of this exploration will be influenced on work I have done with Bobby McFerrin, who created his Circle Songs method. Quoting McFerrin ... "It's primal, unadorned singing. I've always felt that singing a song without words makes one song a thousand songs because the people who hear it can bring th …
What is a drum circle? A drum circle is a rhythmical event in which people come together to play drums and other percussion instruments. Drum circles are gaining in popularity here in the United States and all over the world. They are a fun and accessible way to play music in a group setting. There are three types of drum circles: 1) Culturally specific drum circles in which the participants are expected to know and play certain rhythms from different parts of the world. 2) Non-facilitated dr …
Circlesinging is a spontaneous, improvisational community-singing experience, a little bit like a "drum circle" for singers. It's done all over the world in countless different ways and it dates back to the earliest forms of human singing. We take inspiration from methods developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators. Our experienced circlesong leaders create parts on-the-spot, and lead groups in fun wordless songs. Sing beautiful harmonies without sheet music; promote self-confidence and a …
Drumming is truly a vehicle for change! When we drum together, COMMUNICATION is conveyed by LISTENING to each other; we are in RELATIONSHIP, CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND OURSELVES!!! Together we will use spontaneous voices and inspirational songs that arise in the moment to create a convergence of rhythmic and vocal vibrations. Drumming together breaks down boundary's. The experience is FUN, UPLIFTING, LIBERATING & ENERGIZING. Joyfully, we connect and engage our spirit with the Greater Spirit. We …
Hi, my name is Robert Hitz, and I am a pianist, teacher and composer with a tremendous love and respect for the role of improvisation in my musical life, and a desire to meet, share and explore the world of piano improv and composition with other pianists of all levels and styles. If you are interested in improvisation and composition, (free, jazz - anything!) and wish to share with other pianists who enjoy and aspire to creating music through improvisation join me in this wonderful art form! Op …
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