We are excited to offer our fourth 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 [...]
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. Wednesday 29 July 2:45 - 5:15pm Iford is an “other-worldly” place with an exquisite garden nestled in a sheltered valley. We will sing in several parts of [...]
Songs for the Earth Songways were delighted to perform at Bath Festival Party in the City at St Swithin's Church, our beautiful home venue. Our programme of songs to celebrate the earth and the natural world featured songs by Canadian, American and Scottish songwriters as well as original compositions by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. [...]
Our second Vocal Ensemble workshop for experienced singers was led by Jane Harris, founder of Rolling Harmony, and Claire Stronach, choir director, workshop facilitator and singer from Somerset, in the superb John Wood Chapel and Mansion Hall, Prior Park College, Bath. Twenty-five singers gathered to explore the subtleties of singing a small ensemble, discover new [...]
Fifty singers had a richly rewarding three days in Cambridge led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways and Liam Kantor, guest tutor, vocalist, instrumentalist and workshop leader from Chicago. Jane and Liam were excited to collaborate for the first time, combining their complementary experience and styles to create a unique experience for singers. The event [...]
It was an absolute delight for Songways choirs to sing in the beautiful setting and superb acoustics of Bath Abbey, bringing together nearly fifty singers from the Bath and Bradford on Avon choirs. Songs to celebrate the earth, water and life, beautiful Scottish, Canadian and American songs, rich South African church choruses and original compositions [...]
We were delighted to host Luke Wallace from Vancouver in Bath for a singing workshop and concert. Nearly fifty singers from near and far enjoyed a wonderful day of song, including two all the way from Germany. Luke taught a wonderful range of his own original songs, with compelling lyrics and rich choruses. Jane Harris [...]
Saturday 28 March 12:30 - 1:30pm Bath Abbey Come and hear the combined voices of the Songways choirs from Bath and Bradford on Avon in the beautiful setting and superb acoustics of Bath Abbey. Songs to celebrate the earth, water and life, beautiful Scottish, Canadian and American songs, rich South African church choruses and original [...]
We are thrilled to be hosting Luke Wallace from Vancouver in Bath for a singing workshop and concert. FULL DETAILS AND BOOKING Luke Wallace’s planet-kind songs, arranged for community choirs by Shawn Kirchner, are currently being sung by 85 choirs across the world. "My inspiration is the power and fragility of the natural world and [...]