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The Vocal Circle \u2014 From “I” to “We”<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Music and Human Connection<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"2026\u20132027<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Vocal Circle (VC) is an experiential journey of music and human connection. The voice and the body are transformed into multidimensional instruments and mediums for us to express ourselves, communicate, and create together.<\/span><\/div>\n
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We do not come to sing the same thing. We come to discover what we can create together.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Through collective play, active listening, group creation, and improvisation, we liberate our voice, body, and expression. We experiment and explore sounds, rhythms, and melodies; we attune to one another and discover the music that can be born spontaneously and in the moment from the group.<\/span><\/div>\n
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No prior musical or vocal experience is necessary. You do not need to know how to read music, nor do you need to believe that you “know how to sing.” All you need is the willingness to listen, to experiment, and to experience the joy of music.<\/span><\/div>\n

\"\u00a02026\u20132027<\/span><\/p>\n

The Vocal Circle is open to everyone, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or age.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Why experience this?<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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To liberate\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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  • your voice \u2013 by understanding its anatomy and the mechanism of phonation, in a safe and supportive environment<\/span><\/li>\n
  • your body \u2013 through rhythmic group games and body music techniques<\/span><\/li>\n
  • your emotions and personal expression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    To develop\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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    • your musicality<\/span><\/li>\n
    • your expressive imagination<\/span><\/li>\n
    • your creativity<\/span><\/li>\n
    • your communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      To explore\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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      • sounds<\/span><\/li>\n
      • rhythms<\/span><\/li>\n
      • scales \u2013 from the Balkans, the Mediterranean, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa<\/span><\/li>\n
      • different colors and qualities of the voice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        To connect\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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        • with your voice<\/span><\/li>\n
        • with your body<\/span><\/li>\n
        • with the group<\/span><\/li>\n
        • with artistic communities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          The Creator and Facilitator<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          Vocal Circle \u2013 from “I” to “We”<\/span><\/strong>
          \nThis specific approach has been developed by Angeliki Toumpanaki since 2013. It is grounded in the internationally recognized practice of Circle Singing, as she learned it from Bobby McFerrin, alongside similar techniques of collective musical expression and social music practice, through her apprenticeships with Rhiannon, Bob Stollof, Keith Terry, and M\u00fasica do C\u00edrculo (International Body Music Festival \u2013 Canada). She uses this practice as a medium for music education, collective and inclusive creation, and human communication.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          She teaches vocal technique, vocal improvisation, voice physiology, and creative practices of collective musical expression through workshops, masterclasses, and lectures at universities, educational institutions, and international conferences. For the past ten years, she has been teaching and guiding young vocalists, musicians, and creators in developing their personal artistic identity, preparing for higher music studies, and shaping their professional careers.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          She is a member of the Hellenic Voice Teachers Association and the Jazz Solidarity Network, with the aim of supporting the Greek jazz and improvisational music scene.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          Alongside her artistic career, she conducts research on the relationship between the voice, health, and well-being. She designed and coordinated the pioneering social program of the National Theatre of Greece for individuals with Long COVID, utilizing the voice and singing as tools for respiratory rehabilitation.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          Since 2017, she has been a member of the Interdisciplinary Voice Team “Voice Mentoring,” aimed at designing treatment plans and rehabilitating patients with voice disorders.<\/span><\/div>\n
          2026 – 2027 | Annual Vocal Circle<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          A consistent group meets, explores voice and body through improvisation, and develops collective musical creation over time.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          🎥 Watch the video and join the circle yourself!<\/span><\/div>\n
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          18:00\u201321:00 (Registration at 17:30)<\/span>
          \nFridays at PLAYGROUND for the arts, Voutsara 4\u20136, Athens<\/span>
          \nParticipation: \u20ac20 \/ session & \u20ac50 monthly<\/span>
          \nBook your spot early \u2013 spaces are limited!<\/span>
          \n[Registration form]<\/span><\/div>\n
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          More information at aggelikitoubanaki.com<\/span>
          \nand by phone at +30 6949718187<\/span><\/div>\n
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          DROP-IN SESSIONS | Come experience the circle!<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          Two open sessions for anyone who wants to try this experience up close.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          Friday, October 23, 2026<\/span>
          \nFriday, October 30, 2026<\/span>
          \n18:00\u201321:00 (Arrival and registration from 17:30)<\/span><\/div>\n
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          Participation: \u20ac20 \/ session<\/span>
          \n📍 PLAYGROUND for the arts, Voutsara 4\u20136, Athens<\/span><\/div>\n
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          MEETING CALENDAR 2026 – 2027<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          October 2026:<\/span><\/strong> 16 (old school), 23 (open day), 30 (open day)<\/span>
          \nNovember 2026:<\/span><\/strong> 6, 13, 21<\/span>
          \nDecember 2026:<\/span><\/strong> 4, 11, 18<\/span><\/div>\n
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          January 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 15, 22, 29<\/span>
          \nFebruary 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 5, 12, 19<\/span>
          \nMarch 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 5, 19, 26<\/span><\/div>\n
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          April 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 9, 16, 23<\/span>
          \nMay 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 14, 21, 28<\/span><\/div>\n
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          June 2027:<\/span><\/strong> 4, 11, 18, 25<\/span><\/div>\n
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          👉 <\/span>SAVE THE DATE: 1st Vocal Circle Camp in Greece | July 18, 2027 \u2013 July 25, 2027<\/span><\/strong>
          \nThe unique educational experience of the summer.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          👉 <\/span>In the Annual Vocal Circle, we invite\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          Distinguished artists (musicians, vocalists, choreographers, body percussionists), who will share their knowledge and inspiration with us, enriching our collective experience.<\/span><\/div>\n
          During the 2025\u20132026 period, we invited:<\/span><\/div>\n
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          🌸 <\/span>Zahara (Annette Philip)<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Founder & Artistic Director of the Grammy-nominated Berklee Indian Ensemble<\/span>
          \n🌸 <\/span>Nana Simopoulos<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Internationally recognized composer & multi-instrumentalist<\/span>
          \n🌸 <\/span>Simone Mongelli<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Musician, ethnomusicologist, Body Music Performer, percussion and Body Music teacher, and creator of the Bodyterranean group<\/span>
          \n🌸 <\/span>Martha Mavroeidi<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Distinguished musician, ethnomusicologist, singer, composer, and conductor of vocal ensembles<\/span>
          \n🌸 <\/span>Natasha Martin<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Tap dancer, Body Music Performer, dance anthropologist, ethnochoreologist, and member of PLAYGROUND for the arts since its inception.<\/span><\/div>\n
          👉 <\/span>The Vocal Circle (VC) takes to the city<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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          Throughout the year, outreach activities, concerts, and Open Vocal Circles are held in collaboration with invited distinguished artists and in partnership with musical, artistic, and social groups.<\/span><\/div>\n
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          During the 2025\u20132026 period, the following outreach activities, concerts, open vocal circles, and collaborations took place:<\/span><\/div>\n
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          • At the Kypseli Municipal Market: <\/span>\u201cVoices & Gaitas\u201d<\/span><\/strong> (traditional Greek bagpipes)<\/span><\/em>, as part of the Xmas Book Fest, in collaboration with Polyphony Melissa of the Melissa Network (Migrant Women\u2019s Network), and the Gaita Players Group of Giorgos Makris (KEPEM \u2013 Center for Asia Minor Studies).<\/span><\/li>\n
          • At the <\/span>National Theatre<\/span><\/strong>, Tsiller Building Events Hall, as part of the <\/span>\u201cAntechamber IV | Interdisciplinary Cross-Artistic Dialogues centered on the Language of the Month\u201d<\/span><\/em> cycle, with a thematic focus on ritual.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • First-time participation<\/span><\/strong> in the International Day of Body Music 2026 \u2013 February 1, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Vocal Circle among visual art creations.<\/span><\/strong> Public Tobacco Factory of the Hellenic Parliament (Lenorman 218), as part of the exhibition: <\/span>\u201cBehind the Shop Window: Women of Work and Life\u201d<\/span><\/em> \u2013 March 6\u201331, 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Participation in the project <\/span>\u201cPARLIAMENT \u2013 A Landscape of Social Choreography\u201d<\/span><\/strong>, a pioneering artwork and social experiment by Austrian choreographer and visual artist Michael Kli\u00ebn, which took place at the Benaki Museum.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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