Song Circles

Remember those nights at camp when you were a kid? Song Circles are kind of like gathering around the campfire and sharing music, but (usually) without the fire. PFS sponsors a couple of different types of song circles - some weekly and some monthly. Every person in the circle has an opportunity to lead, suggest or request at least one song.

Some of the homes where song circles are held are not child-safe. Check with the host to see if it's appropriate to bring small children.

The Second Saturday Song Circle is hosted by a different household each month, from about 8:00 PM to midnight. Potluck dinners (if any) usually begin at 6:30 PM. Come to sing or to listen.

January 14, 6:30 pm potluck, 8 pm sing
Holly Huffnung
4114 SE Salmon
Portland 97214
(Contact: Kathleen, 503-459-6276)

Feburary 11 6:30 pm potluck, 8 pm sing
Kit Siegel 3424 SE Madison
Portland 97214
503-233-3946

March 10 6:30 pm potluck, 8 pm sing
Special peace-themed song cirle (January 30 through April 4 is the annual Gandhi-King-Chavez Season for Nonviolence).
Dorothy Lamb
5800 SW Arrow-wood Lane
Portland 97225
(between Multnomah Village and Hwy 217)
503-477-7011

If you want to host a circle or want more information, call Kathleen Ingerson at 503-459-6276. Your house should be big enough for 20-25 people.

To see a list of other song circles, go to the calendar page.

Song Circle Etiquette

• Come prepared to listen or to sing.
• When your turn around the circle comes, you may present a song, lead a song, request someone else do a song or pass.
• Songs with choruses are encouraged for singalongs.
• If the presenter requests that instruments accompany his or her song, join in. Be mindful of drowning out voices with loud instruments.
• The "blue book" (Rise Up Singing) is often used for singalongs. If you use it, let others know what page your selection is on.
• Have fun!