The Cultural and Singing Day in Bath on Sun 22 June 2014 was led by Nana Mzhavanadze, an eminent musicologist and traditional singer from Guria, a western region of Georgia. Nana was born into a family of song masters. In her childhood polyphony was still a way of life; daily work and celebrations were shared [...]
GOSPEL SINGING DAY WITH TONY BACKHOUSE Sat 28 Sept 2013 St Swithin's Church, The Paragon, Bath BA1 5LY An extraordinarily rich and wonderful day's singing superbly led by Tony Backhouse and Marianne Backhouse in the beautiful setting of St Swithin's Church in Bath. Thanks to all 80 singers for coming, singing your hearts out and moving [...]
Sat 16 June 2012 and Sat 22 June 2013 Led by Jane Harris Wonderful groups of singers, many of whom had not sung with Songways before, came together for the singing days at the American Museum in June 2012 and 2013. With all-American songs, we enjoyed vibrant gospel harmonies, rousing Shaker tunes, a touch of [...]
Having discovered Brendan Taaffe‘s compositions through his vocal group Bright Wings Chorus, we were thrilled that he came to Bath on both his 2013 and 2014 UK tours. Sixty singers gathered each time in the spacious St Luke’s Church, Bath, for memorable days of heart-felt singing. Brendan taught a rich variety of songs, all rewarding [...]
We have enjoyed several Voice Development Workshops with Rachel Acworth, a classically trained professional singer who works with singers of all levels using Alexander Technique, Brain Gym and Werbeck singing exercises to enable each singer to uncover their real voice with ease and confidence. "Absolutely excellent" "Full of positive energy" "Wonderful therapy" Jane explains the [...]
The Singing Day in Salisbury on Saturday 27 February 2010 was a resounding success and enjoyed by over 40 singers. "Uplifting and very moving" "Inspirational" "Beautifully organised and managed" "I feel like I have been on holiday" "A truly memorable experience" Sarum College Chapel in the Cathedral Close provided the perfect acoustic in which to [...]