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Jane Harris is a natural musician, an experienced teacher and the founder of Songways.  Jane trained as a community choir leader with Candy Verney, Director of Singing in the Round, and formed the beginner’s group, Singing in the Bath, successfully building the confidence and skills of new singers. More …
“A brilliant teacher – always patient, positive and encouraging”
“You have shown us the joy of singing, and taught us to listen and appreciate the different and beautiful sounds we can make. The whole experience is truly uplifting.”
“Your relaxed style and constant encouragement have given confidence to even the most nervous of us.”
Jane has sung with many choirs, ranging from classical choral works to early music, madrigals and folk songs. She has been involved in the music world for much of her career, having worked for the National Youth Orchestra and Welsh National Opera. She has run weekly children’s music classes at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon for five years. Jane studied classical violin and enjoys playing Scottish and other traditional fiddle music.

Songways is open to allJane teaches all the songs and parts by earLively and fun

Jane Harris is a natural musician, an experienced teacher and the founder of Songways.  Jane trained as a community choir leader with Candy Verney, Director of Singing in the Round.  Jane has been involved in the music world for much of her career, having worked for the National Youth Orchestra and Welsh National Opera.  She ran weekly children’s music classes at the Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon for five years.  Jane studied classical violin and enjoys playing Scottish and other traditional fiddle music in a lively folk trio.  Jane has an MA Hons degree from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.  She is a member of the Natural Voice Practioner’s Network.

“A brilliant teacher – always patient, positive and encouraging”

“I never thought I would stand up in front of an audience and SING.  You are a real inspiration Jane.”

“Your relaxed style and constant encouragement have given confidence to even the most nervous of us.”

Contact us or call Jane on 07894 205255

Sue Glanville leads some of the Songways Singing Days jointly with Jane.  Sue Glanville was Head of RE and Collective Worship in a comprehensive school for many years before training to be a Life Coach and Spiritual Director.  She leads creative retreats in beautiful and sacred places, using art, poetry and song.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Links

Jane draws musical inspiration from many sources including:

Tony Backhouse, leading choral director and workshop leader, currently based in New Zealand

Village Harmony, a diverse range of choral, world music and harmony singing activities under the direction of Larry Gordon and Patty Cuyler

Emily Smith, a wonderful Scottish singer and songwriter

Taigh na Teud, Scotland’s leading traditional music book publisher

Photographs

Most of the photographs on this website are by Songways singer and artist David Lewis Baker.