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welcome to the circle

Here you’ll find upcoming opportunities to sing, chant, move, and improvise in a welcoming community. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or new to group singing, all are welcome. These gatherings are rooted in presence, play, and shared resonance—where every voice belongs, and no prior experience is needed. Let’s gather, listen with our whole selves, and move into the aliveness of the present moment—together.

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Upcoming Gatherings

No registration required

WHEN:  Jan 3, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 2, May 4 from 6:30-8:30 PM 

 

WHERE: at Triple Crane Retreat Center 

WHAT:  Join us to experience call and response yogic chanting to uplift and transform your mind and body. All events are by donation. 

WHO: Chant along with the Full Moon Kirtan Michigan ensemble: Trevor Chaitanya Eller, Miriam Dowd Eller, Tatianah Thunberg, Marcia Madhavi Mai, Paul Sihon, Mark Maxwell & special guests.

WHEN:  Saturday, April 11th from 10 am - 4 pm 

WHERE: at Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea

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WHO:  Irene Soléa Antonellis & Tatianah Thunberg

WHAT:  ​Tatianah Thunberg & Irene Soléa Antonellis are immersed in Rhiannon’s 2026 All the Way In vocal improvisation program, directed by Cara Trezise and Sophia Ribeiro. They begin this life-changing musical journey in February — deepening their vocal improv practice alongside an extraordinary circle of teachers and a small group of singers from around the globe.

 

They are attending as ambassadors, with the intention of bringing back what they learn to share with their vocal improv community in Michigan. Following each of the three week-long modules, they will offer a Bringing It Home Skill Share workshop to pass along practices, insights, and embodied discoveries.

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You are invited to join this circle for one, two or all three workshops held on April 11, September 12 and December 6 from 10-4.  Registration is now open for the April workshop.

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​​COST:  Green bottle sliding scale - $85 - $145

Two partial work trade positions available 

Two BIPOC partial scholarships available

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FOR MORE INFO & TO REGISTER!

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The Vocal Wilds Collective includes artists Tatianah Thunberg, Irene Soléa Antonellis, Dory Mead, Kath Weider, Beth Patterson and Julie Kouyate. 

 

We cultivate spaces where song arises from deep listening, presence, and play— spaces where people feel safe enough to soften, brave enough to sound, and inspired enough to co-create.

 

We collaborate with each other and with a dynamic constellation of artists, singers, musicians, dancers, ritualists, and creative facilitators who share a devotion to embodied voice and communal artistry.

 

Each offering is co-created with the singers who join us, the artists who stand beside us, and the more-than-human world that inspires us.  


Our offerings are designed to open the voice, embody presence, and cultivate belonging through group singing and include:

Retreats:  Immersive weekends of longer sessions of spacious singing—where nature, community, and the wild voice meet.

Workshops:  Focused explorations of vocal improvisation, embodiment, and creative play in a supportive circle.

Classes:  Ongoing practice spaces to build skills, strengthen presence, and grow your improvisational voice over time.

Jams:  ​A  more casual vocal playground where we practice listening, taking creative risks, and letting collective music emerge.

Song Ceremonies: Devotional song gatherings rooted in presence and weave a communal field of reverence, resonance, and renewal.

Trainings:  We host guest artists to provide expert-led intensives to deepen our skills, artistry, and community practice.

Performances:  Live, improvised sound journeys that invite audiences into the mystery and beauty of spontaneous song.

Socials: Community gatherings for connection, play, and celebration—where friendship, joy and musical adventure meet.
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Explore our calendar and learn more about us at Vocal Wilds.

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What Singers are Saying

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JEREMY F.

What a remarkable experience of feeling, community, harmony, fun, ease, adventure, friendship, unity and possibility! Thank you for your generous, caring, capable and affirming guidance. Looking forward to diving in again.

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JENNIFER F.

This community has made such a difference in my life. Through song, sharing, and love I have healed in so many ways over the years. The acceptance and love in safe space provides a personal growth opportunity that is not just me - but WE.

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M.S. 

What a joyful and embodied experience in song! I was able to be in a supportive, loving, allowing circle with others and share my voice through song. To experience this in such a nurturing and playful circle allowed me to tap into those quiet, shy, uncertain parts of me. There was very little room for the inner critic. What a relief!

PAST OFFERINGS

2026

Monthly:  Full Moon Kirtan | 2 hour chanting practice | ensemble: Trevor Chaitanya Eller, Miriam Dowd Eller, Tatianah Thunberg, Marcia Madhavi Mai, Paul Sihon, Mark Maxwell & special guests.| at Triple Crane Retreat Center & Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea, MI

Monthly:  Ensemble Night | 2 hour monthly vocal improv jam | founded & organized by Tatianah Thunberg; co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Robert Chester, Amber DeMiglio, Tanya Shaffer, Carisa Wilder and Andrea Hill | Ann Arbor, MI

Monthly:  Supper & Sing Community Jam | 3 hour monthly vocal improv jam | founded by Tatianah Thunberg & Mary Fithian; organized by Tatianah Thunberg; co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Mary Fithian, Irene Soléa Antonellis, Tanya Shaffer, Carisa Wilder and Andrea Hill | Ann Arbor, MI

Monthly:  The Vocal Lab 5.0 | 2 hour class | led by Kath Weider, Tatianah Thunberg &  Irene Soléa Antonellis at the Studio for Vocal Alchemy in Ann Arbor, MI

January 11:  Mandala! A Song Vigil Welcoming in the New Year | 3 Hour Song Ceremony | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Julie Kouyate WSG artist Daniel Dinay | A2 Yoga in Ann Arbor, MI

2025

Monthly:  Full Moon Kirtan | 2 hour chanting practice | ensemble: Trevor Chaitanya Eller, Miriam Dowd Eller, Tatianah Thunberg, Marcia Madhavi Mai, Paul Sihon, Mark Maxwell & special guests.| at Triple Crane Retreat Center & Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea, MI

Monthly:  Supper & Sing | 3 hour monthly vocal improv jam | founded by Tatianah Thunberg & Mary Fithian; organized by Tatianah Thunberg; co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Mary Fithian, Beth Patterson, Kath Weider, Dory Mead, Irene Soléa Antonellis and Andrea Hill | Ann Arbor, MI

 

January 29 - May 22:  Winter/Spring Semester of The Vocal Lab | 2 hour weekly class / 14 weeks led by Kath Weider &  assisted by Tatianah Thunberg at the Studio for Vocal Alchemy in Ann Arbor, MI

February 26 - March 2:  Like A Pro | 5 Day School of Consent Professional Training | co-led by Robyn Dalzen and Sasha Ladson & coordinated by Tatianah Thunberg & Janine Taylor at the Emerald Temple in Manchester, MI

March 7-9:  Mermaid Temple:  A Restorative Retreat for Women | an expressive and healing arts weekend retreat  produced and co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Julie Kouyate & Asia Sikkila at Red Poppy Inn in Highland Township, MI

April 4-6 - Lush Up Our Spirits | a community singing & vocal improv weekend retreat co-produced & co-led by Tatianah Thunberg & Kath Weider with guest song leaders: Beth Patterson, Julie Kouyate & Matú Étienne Kurzawa at Michigan Friend's Center in Chelsea, MI 

June 19-21:  The Yoga Gathering | song circle co-led by Tatianah Thunberg & Miriam Joy Dowd-Eller at a weekend retreat | Triple Crane Retreat Center in Chelsea, MI

August 9:  Harvest Basket & Song Weaving Workshop | day long weaving & singing workshop co-led by Asia Sikkila & Tatianah Thunberg | Farmington, MI

August 16:  Joy Fest:  A Celebration of Connection | 1 hour song circle led by Tatianah Thunberg at day long retreat |  Mother Bear Sanctuary in Pinckney, MI

October 4:  Vocal Wilds:  The Art of Embodied Improvisation | 12 hour retreat co-led by Dory MeadIrene Soléa Antonellis & Tatianah Thunberg at Michigan Friend's Center in Chelsea, MI 

Octoer 12:  Harvest Basket & Song Weaving Workshop | day long weaving & singing workshop co-led by Asia Sikkila & Tatianah Thunberg | Farmington, MI

November 2:  Harvest Basket & Song Weaving Workshop | day long weaving & singing workshop co-led by Asia Sikkila & Tatianah Thunberg | Farmington, MI

2024

Monthly:  Supper & Sing | 3 Hour Gatherings | Monthly Vocal Improvisation Jam | organized by Tatianah Thunberg & co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Mary Fithian, Kath Weider, Dory Mead & Beth Patterson | Ann Arbor, MI

Monthly:  Full Moon Kirtan | 2 hour chanting practice | ensemble: Trevor Chaitanya Eller, Miriam Dowd Eller, Tatianah Thunberg, Marcia Madhavi Mai, Paul Sihon, Mark Maxwell & special guests.| at Triple Crane Retreat Center & Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea, MI

February 1 - March 24:  Winter Semester - Vocal Lab Session #1 | 6 Weeks - 2 Hour Classes| led by Kath Weider and assisted by Tatianah Thunberg | Studio for Vocal Alchemy in Ann Arbor, MI

March 8-10: Lush Up Our Spirits | 3 Day Community Singing & Vocal Improv Retreat | co-produced & co-led by Tatianah Thunberg & Lyndsey Scott with guest song leaders: Carol Bardenstein, Beth Patterson & Kath Weider | at Triple Crane Retreat Center in Chelsea, MI

April 4 - May 23: Spring Semester - Vocal Lab Session #2 | 6 Weeks - 2 Hour Classes | led by Kath Weider and assisted by Tatianah Thunberg | Studio for Vocal Alchemy in Ann Arbor, MI

June 1-2:  Regional Vocal Improv Retreat | 2 Day Retreat | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Kath Weider & Beth Patterson | Emerald Temple | Manchester, MI

June 20-22:  The Yoga Gathering | 60 min Vocal Improv workshop | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Kath Weider & Beth Patterson | at Triple Crane Retreat Center | Chelsea, MI

July 26-28:  Divine Pine Gathering | 75 min workshop | Community Singing | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg & Julie Kouyate | Irish Hills, MI

September 29: Heart Songs : Soul Beats | 3 hour workshop | Community Singing & Body Percussion co-led by  Tatianah Thunberg & Julie Kouyate | A2 Yoga | Ann Arbor, MI

October 26:  Fall Into Harmony | Day Long Community Singing & Vocal Improv Retreat | Produced by Tatianah Thunberg and co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Kath Weider, Beth Patterson & Carol Bardenstein | at Michigan Friend's Center in Chelsea, MI

September 5 - November 21:  Fall Semester - Vocal Lab Session #3 | 9 Weeks | led by Kath Weider and assisted by Tatianah Thunberg | Studio for Vocal Alchemy in Ann Arbor, MI

December 7-8: Regional Vocal Improv Retreat | 2 Day Retreat | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Kath Weider & Beth Patterson | Emerald Temple in Manchester, MI

December 20:  Mandala! A Winter Solstice Song Vigil | 3 Hour Song Ceremony | co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Julie Kouyate & Kath Weider | A2 Yoga in Ann Arbor, MI

2023

Monthly:  Full Moon Kirtan | 2 hour chanting practice | ensemble: Trevor Chaitanya Eller, Miriam Dowd Eller, TatiAnah Thunberg, Marcia Madhavi Mai, Paul Sihon, Mark Maxwell & special guests.| at Triple Crane Retreat Center or Michigan Friends Center in Chelsea, MI

Monthly:  Supper & Sing | 3 Hour Gatherings | Monthly Vocal Improvisation Jam | organized by TatiAnah Thunberg & Mary Fithian | Ann Arbor, MI

May 26-28:  Wild Wisdom Women's Retreat | 1 Hour Song Ceremony | Retreat led by Julie Kouyate, Asia Sikkila & Dori Edwards & ceremony led by TatiAnah Thunberg | at Indigo Grace in Ann Arbor, MI

March 8-10: Lush Up Our Spirits | 3 Day Community Singing & Vocal Improv Retreat | Co-led by Lyndsey Scott & TatiAnah Thunberg with guest song leaders: Carol Bardenstein, Beth Patterson & Kath Weider | at Triple Crane Retreat Center in Chelsea, Michigan

August 18-20:  The Yoga Gathering | 60 min Vocal Improv workshop | co-led by TatiAnah Thunberg & Beth Patterson | Triple Crane Retreat Center | Chelsea, MI

October 14:  Women's Retreat | 90 minute Song Ceremony | retreat led by Julie Kouyate & Julie Barron | ceremony led by TatiAnah Thunberg | Earthwell Retreat Center in Chelsea, MI

November 4: Fall In To Harmony | Day Long Community Singing & Vocal Improv Retreat | Produced by TatiAnah Thunberg and co-led by Tatianah Thunberg, Kath Weider, Carol Bardenstein & Beth Patterson | at Michigan Friend's Center in Chelsea, MI

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