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, Wiltshire, Bristol, Cumbria, Yorkshire, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Worcestershire, Oxfordshire and London.

Singers enjoyed a creative week of unaccompanied harmony singing, including singing at the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts at the University of Falmouth, in the new CORE building at the St Ives Community Orchard and in the Rotunda at Tate St Ives. The five day course offered a rich choral and cultural experience, with insights into Cornish culture, links to the places where we sing, opportunities to be creative and playful, tips for healthy voice use and effective choral vocal technique, and a chance to take part in a ‘scratch band’ and experience a Nos Lowen (a Cornish Ceilidh). Songs with Spirit, Songs for the Soul sessions were led by Pip in the beautiful All Saints’ Church and a recording session at AMATA on the final morning created a lasting memory of the songs.

Comments from singers:

“Outstanding in every way”
“Clear and encouraging teaching”
“Both tutors shared their passion which was infectious”
“Marvellous, inspiring teaching”
“Amazingly talented teachers and songwriters with complementary teaching styles”
“Superbly organised”

Pip and Jane both compose for choirs, play the fiddle, love collaborating and have a special musical bond. They bring inclusive joy and a rich breadth and depth of experience to all their teaching and music-making.

“Truly extraordinary complementary double act of leaders”
“Jane and Pip complement each other so well… the double fiddles are a special touch” 

The next Choir in a week at Falmouth University will be Monday 20 – Friday 24 July 2026.
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