News Archives - Songways

MOIRA SMILEY from the US in Bath | Saturday 4 October | Singing workshop | Concert with Rhizome string quartet & Rolling Harmony BOOKING NOW

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 [...]

Jane2025-06-13T15:46:43+00:00June 13th, 2025|News, Rolling Harmony|

Halsway Manor singing weekend | Friday 24 – Sunday 26 October BOOKING NOW

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 [...]

Jane2025-06-13T15:46:20+00:00June 13th, 2025|News|

Songways at Wild Waters Festival | Bradford on Avon | Friday 13 June – review

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 [...]

Richard2025-06-13T14:57:10+00:00June 13th, 2025|News, Previous Choir Events|

Rolling Harmony in Marazion with Kana Kernow and Stoke Damerel, Plymouth | Singing workshop and concerts June 2025 – review

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 [...]

Richard2025-06-09T15:10:35+00:00June 5th, 2025|News, Previous Rolling Harmony events, Previous Workshops, Rolling Harmony|

Sing at Iford | Thursday 31 July 2:45 – 5:15pm BOOKING NOW

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 [...]

Richard2025-05-19T10:11:14+00:00May 19th, 2025|News|

Songways at Bath Party in the City and Welcome in the May! – review

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 [...]

Jane2025-05-19T10:09:29+00:00May 19th, 2025|News, Previous Choir Events|

Sing the Cambridge Colleges | Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 April 2025 – review

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, [...]

Jane2025-04-17T12:08:46+00:00April 15th, 2025|News, Previous Singing Retreats|

Songways lunchtime concert | Bath Abbey | Saturday 5 April – review

Saturday 5 April 1 – 2pm Bath Abbey More than sixty Songways singers from the Bath and Bradford on Avon choirs performed in the beautiful setting and superb acoustics of Bath Abbey. Our rich programme included songs to celebrate the earth, water and life, songs reflecting ancient landscapes and rich South African church choruses, with [...]

Jane2025-04-07T11:33:11+00:00April 1st, 2025|News, Previous Choir Events|

Singing with Luke Wallace from Vancouver – Easy on the Earth

Songways singers had an inspiring visit from Luke Wallace from Vancouver while he was touring in the UK representing Canada at the English Folk Expo. This special collaboration came about through some wonderful connections... Jane's friendship with Shawn Kirchner in LA prompted us to learn Luke's song Easy on the Earth (arranged by Shawn), and [...]

Jane2025-04-01T11:59:38+00:00April 1st, 2025|News, Previous Choir Events|

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