We are excited to offer our third Songways singing weekend at Halsway Manor, the National Centre for Folk Arts, nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills in Somerset (an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways and Pip Wright, guest tutor from Cornwall. Jane and Pip invite you to a joyous weekend [...]
Join world-renowned singer/song leader Moira Smiley from the US in Bath for an afternoon and evening immersed in incredible old songs and inventive, joyous new sounds. “An impeccable musician, gracious, collaborative, kind and open FULL DETAILS AND BOOKING Moira Smiley is a Grammy-nominated singer, composer, and educator renowned for her mastery of the voice and ability [...]
It was an absolute joy for Rolling Harmony to perform a lunchtime recital in the glorious acoustics of beautiful Bath Abbey. The performance opened in the heart of the abbey and continued at the crossing - a rich programme featuring contemporary choral music, folk, spirituals and jazz standards. Comments from the audience: "Absolutely stunning" "Incredibly [...]
WATER IS LIFE - SONGS FOR THE EARTH More than fifty singers performed in a special Songways concert at the Wild Waters Festival, a celebration of nature and community in Holy Trinity Church, Bradford on Avon. Songs to celebrate the earth, water and life, with beautiful melodies and rich harmonies. “We’re passionate about the music we [...]
Rolling Harmony in Cornwall and Devon Rolling Harmony had a wonderful weekend in Cornwall and Devon in June. Hosted by Kana Kernow - Singing Cornwall in Marazion, West Cornwall. Fifty singers enjoyed a full morning workshop led by Jane Harris and Claire Stronach, with Rolling Harmony singers supporting each vocal part. The workshop included Many [...]
Come and sing in the exceptional cloisters and hillside garden at Iford Manor. All the songs and harmonies will be taught by ear by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. Thursday 31 July 2:45 - 5:15pm £25 including entry to the Peto Garden Iford is an “other-worldly” place with an exquisite garden nestled in a sheltered valley. We [...]
Songways choirs had a fabulous time performing at Bath Festival Party in the City in our beautiful home venue, St Swithin's Church. Our programme of Songs for the Earth, Water and Life was enjoyed by a full and appreciative audience - such a joy to be part of this evening of performances all over the [...]
Rolling Harmony was delighted to perform in the handsome St Leonard's Church near Shaftesbury for the first time and to lead a workshop at Shaftesbury Town Hall. Many thanks to everyone who came. Comments from our appreciative audience: "Such a diverse, engaging and beautiful programme" "Absolutely beautiful singing" "An amazing sound" Comments from workshop singers: [...]
Sing the Cambridge Colleges in April 2025 was an absolute joy, led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways and John Harrison, composer, choir director and singer from Vermont. Sixty singers came from far and wide including London, Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol, Bath, Wiltshire, Lincolnshire, North Wales, Caerphilly, Glasgow, Dunkeld, Manchester, Cheshire, Kent, Hereford, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, [...]
