Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to sing with others without having to read music. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies — and teach the parts orally to the rest of the group. The parts layer together into completely original compositions, each song a unique creation, never sung before, never to be sung again.
Jody will lead the group singing and will also teach different aspects of how to create an improvised ‘song’ for singers who want an opportunity to lead. There will be no pressure to lead if you don’t feel ready! It's a playful, joyful community singing experience.
All voices are welcome!
Feel free to contact Jody at jjalbright58@gmail.com if you have any questions.
"Jody consistently creates a safe environment that warmly invites singers to participate, explore, and play — regardless of singing experience." -Linda "Jody’s class was a delight. It gave me confidence to jump right into singing improvisation with the circle of classmates. I look forward to the next opportunity to sing with Jody." -Sharyl
"Jody consistently creates a safe environment that warmly invites singers to participate, explore, and play — regardless of singing experience." -Linda
"Jody’s class was a delight. It gave me confidence to jump right into singing improvisation with the circle of classmates. I look forward to the next opportunity to sing with Jody." -Sharyl
Jody has been singing in a variety of contexts all her life—from singing with her family, to church choir, an a cappella group, a punk band, as a singer/songwriter and jazz and blues singer. She has performed in public and private venues throughout Vermont and some in New England. She’s also appeared as a guest artist on Vermont Public Radio and Television, singing jazz and her own compositions.
In 2013 she recorded her first CD from a live performance at FlynnSpace in Burlington.
Most recently, Jody has attended workshops in improvisation and Circle-Singing with Bobby McFerrin, Rhiannon, Laurel Murphy, Tiago Grade, Sofia Ribeiro and Juan Ospina. She has been teaching voice and vocal classes since the late 1980’s and has been leading Circle-Singing since 2018.
Jody holds an M.M. in Contemporary Improvisation from New England Conservatory.
Jody Albright
