Soul Soundings in Wells Cathedral and Chapter House 23 January 2026 – review

More than 90 singers gathered for Soul Soundings in Wells Cathedral and Chapter House led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. Comments from singers: "Inspiring as ever" "A brilliant evening" "Soulful, magical, thank you" "A fantastic way to spend two hours" "Out of this world - pure escapism and joy" "Truly wonderful - an aesthetic [...]

2026-01-30T16:43:20+00:00January 30th, 2026|News, Previous Soul Soundings, Previous Workshops|

Rolling Harmony in Derby – singing workshop and concert 22 November 2025 – review

Rolling Harmony was delighted to lead a singing workshop and to give a concert in Derby, hosted by three local choirs -  Rise and Sing, Rough Truffles and Kaleidescope Community Choir. The afternoon was enjoyed by more than seventy singers from the three choirs and from further afield - Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Manchester. Jane [...]

Halsway Manor singing weekend | Friday 24 – Sunday 26 October 2025 – review

Our third Songways singing weekend at Halsway Manor, the National Centre for Folk Arts was an absolute joy. Fifty singers gathered for a full weekend of singing, dancing, music, fun and friendship - led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways and Pip Wright, Kana Kernow - Singing Cornwall. On the Saturday evening we enjoyed a wonderful [...]

2025-10-28T13:10:15+00:00October 27th, 2025|News, Previous Singing Retreats, Previous Workshops|

Moira Smiley from the US in Bath | Rolling Harmony and Balladeste | Saturday 4 October 2025 – review

Seventy singers gathered for American singer-composer Moira Smiley in Bath and enjoyed an afternoon and evening immersed in wonderful old songs and inventive, joyous new sounds. In a special collaboration, the evening concert featured songs from Moira’s Rhizome Project album, performed with the Balladeste string quartet and Rolling Harmony vocal ensemble. "SUCH a superlative day [...]

Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum singing workshop | September 2025 – review

On a beautiful early September day, singers gathered from near and far for our singing workshop in the Great Oak Hall, Westonbirt Arboretum... from Gloucestershire, Bath, Bristol, Warwick, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Jane led songs inspired by the natural world and the trees themselves, including her own compositions with her violin. Comments from singers... "Absolutely loved [...]

2025-10-05T13:13:01+00:00October 5th, 2025|News, Previous Workshops|

Sing at Iford Thursday 31 July 2025 – review

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 [...]

2025-08-12T05:07:20+00:00August 6th, 2025|News, Previous Workshops|

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 [...]

Rolling Harmony in Shaftesbury and Semley | Saturday 26 April – review

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: [...]

Windborne from the US in Bath | Singing workshop & concert | Saturday 8 February 2025 – review

More than 120 singers filled the beautiful St Swithin's Church in Bath for a fabulous workshop with Windborne from the US, on their UK tour. Jeremy, Lynn, Lauren and Will taught three wonderful songs, each leading and and supporting the vocal parts and building up rich harmonies. Singers enjoyed a festive counting song, Come and [...]

2025-11-26T10:56:57+00:00February 15th, 2025|News, Previous Workshops, Uncategorized|

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