Circle Singing is a community singing and sounding practice, spontaneous and evolving — like a drum circle for voices.

Based on practices developed by Bobby McFerrin and his collaborators, Circle Singing is a supportive, judgment-free space to play with your voice. Leaders create songs in the moment — patterns, percussive sounds, rhythms, harmonies, melodies, recognizable words, or invented language — 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.

It's a very organic, playful, community singing experience. This is a free, open vocal jam where all voices are welcome!

Support Swallow Hill's Free Community Programming

To directly support the cost of having free community jam sessions hosted by professional musicians and leaders in the community, we ask that you consider contributing a donation of any amount.

No donation is too small, and please know that you do not have to donate anything to participate as we want everyone to be able to attend. Let’s jam!

Roy Willey

VOICE, AUDIO PRODUCTION

University of Northern Colorado | Denver native | Songleader and performer | Studied with vocal improv masters Rhiannon and Bobby McFerrin.

Teaching Style: Roy is a firm believer in the therapeutic benefits of community singing. His energetic, non-judgmental leadership encourages singers of every skill level to explore the edges of their comfort zone, gain confidence in their voice, and connect deeply with their music.

Please read through our guidelines below, so that you are prepared to visit us. Our policies are subject to change at any time based on CDC guidelines and mandates from city, state, or federal agencies.

We do not have any mask or vaccine mandates for patrons, volunteers, and staff.

Performing artists may require vaccination, a negative Covid test, and/or masks to be worn by patrons, volunteers, and staff for their performances. Please make sure to check the event listing on our website and your email for any communications regarding these requirements.

We will continue to provide N95 and KN95 masks for those who would like them into the foreseeable future.

Our policies are subject to change at any time based on CDC guidelines and mandates from city, state, or federal agencies.

Refunds/Credits:

School: Refunds or account credits will follow our school cancellation guidelines, which states students may receive a full refund or account credit if the class is dropped before the start date. Students may drop a 6-8 week class and receive a partial, pro-rated credit or refund if the class is dropped at least 72 hours before the start of the 3rd class. After this deadline, students cannot drop and the credit/refund option is no longer available. Students may drop a 4-5 week class and receive a partial, pro-rated credit or refund if the class is dropped at least 72 hours before the start of the 2nd class. After this deadline, students cannot drop and the credit/refund option is no longer available.

Requests after those dates/timeframes will not be honored.