Name
Circle Singing in K-12
Date & Time
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 11:15 AM - 12:05 PM
Description

This interactive session explores how circle singing can transform K–12 music classrooms into vibrant spaces of creativity, shared leadership, and social-emotional growth. Drawing on participatory music-making frameworks and classroom-tested approaches, participants will experience the core components of circle singing—layering, vocal improvisation, collaborative groove-building, and responsive cueing—while examining how these practices support students’ musical fluency and personal agency. The session highlights how circle singing naturally promotes inclusion, belonging, and risk-taking by offering structured freedom within a supportive community. Practical takeaways will include adaptable warm-ups, improvisation scaffolds, culturally responsive strategies, and assessment approaches aligned with SEL competencies. Attendees will leave with concrete tools for integrating circle singing into daily instruction, ensemble rehearsals, and arts-integrated settings, empowering students of all ages to explore their voices, strengthen interpersonal connections, and develop confidence as creative musicians.

Location Name
514A
Full Address
Palais des Congres - Montréal Convention Centre
1001, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
Montreal QC H2Z 1H2
Canada
Presenting Author(s)
Stefano Marchese