Join American singer-composer Moira Smiley in Bath for an afternoon and evening immersed in incredible old songs and inventive, joyous new sounds. Singer, composer, and song-collector Moira Smiley has sung in arenas, cathedrals, kitchens, back porches, sound stages, and on glaciers. She has performed with the likes of Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Tune-Yards, Tim O’Brien, Eric Whitacre, Los [...]
Fifty-five singers enjoyed a wonderful week of harmony singing in a magnificent 15th-century abbey led by John Harrison from Vermont, US, Jane Harris of Songways, and Carlo Pozzoli from Milan. We stayed in the beautiful 15th century Abbazia di Maguzzano overlooking the southern shore of Lake Garda, near Desenzano del Garda and the picturesque medieval town of Sirmione. [...]
Thirty-five singers gathered for the first Choir in a week at Falmouth University from Monday 21 Friday 25 July 2025, led by Pip Wright, Kana Kernow, a singing leader, teacher and community musician based in West Cornwall and Jane Harris, Director of Songways, based in Bath. Singers came from across the UK... Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, [...]
Rolling Harmony had the privilege of performing in Wells Cathedral and singing in the extraordinary acoustics of the Chapter House. The rich programme featured contemporary choral music, folk, spirituals and jazz standards. Comments from the audience: “Extraordinarily beautiful" "Incredibly moving" We captured some of the Chapter House singing here... enjoy... Flow Water by Damien Kehoe [...]
Lift up your voice The Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum Saturday 6 September 10am – 3pm Sing in the magnificent Great Oak Hall. Songs to celebrate the beauty of the natural world, including Jane’s own compositions. Beautiful melodies, rich harmonies and moments of stillness. All songs and harmonies taught by ear by ear by Jane [...]
Fifty-five singers gathered for Sing at Iford in July 2025 by Jane Harris, Director of Songways, to sing in the exceptional cloisters and hillside garden at Iford Manor. All the songs and harmonies were taught by ear and singers came from Bath, Bradford on Avon, Bristol and Wells, and from further afield too... Devon, Dorset, Buckinghamshire, Kent [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
