It was a glorious day for Sing at Iford in the stunning hillside gardens of Iford Manor, near Bath. Sixty singers gathered from Bath, Wiltshire, Somerset, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Cornwall. We sang at the Loggia, on the Great Terrace and in the exquisite Cloisters. All the songs and harmonies were taught on the day [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
An amazing 120 singers gathered for Lady Maisery in Bath for a full day singing workshop, and more folks joined us for an intimate acoustic concert to round off the day. Comments from singers... "A fabulous day" "Superb" "Truly marvellous" "Really uplifting day" "Just wonderful" "A beautiful experience" Singers came from near and far... Bath, [...]
Our first Vocal Ensemble workshop for experienced singers was held in the superb setting of the John Wood Chapel and the Mansion Hall, Prior Park College, Bath. Twenty-five singers gathered to explore the subtleties of singing a small ensemble, discover new repertoire, step outside their usual singing experience and meet other singers with a passion [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]