Our fifth online singing workshop series took place on seven Sundays in February and March, 7:30pm UK time via Zoom.
Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways
More than fifty singers took part in the series from across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, US and Canada, culminating in an online Big Sing on Sunday 21 March. We were also joined by singers from Bath Songways choirs. Warmest thanks to everyone.
Wonderful songs, superbly led
Such great sessions
Fabulous
We learned seven songs in the course of the series in a variety of styles:
- Mnogaya lyeta A rich & vibrant song from the Russian Orthodox tradition May you have many years
- When I leave this world Jane’s own song of remembrance based on a beautiful melody, The beloved wife by Blair Douglas from Skye, singing with harp accompaniment by Jennifer Crook from Jane’s album One touch of nature
- Laudate nomen Domini Glorious soaring round, singing with the surround sound recording made for the first online Soul Soundings giving us the sense of singing in a cathedral full of voices
- Time to be here Jane’s own song written for these times – a song of reassurance, comfort and hope Audio & score
- Bushes and briars Beautiful and evocative English folk song, singing with violin and double bass accompaniment in an arrangement by Caroline Radcliffe
- Draw close to the heart of the world New song by Jane written in response to words by pioneering conservationist John Muir Audio & score
- Many waters Wonderful song with timeless words by John Mark Harrison in Vermont.
Our sixth online singing workshop series begins Sunday 18 April 7:30pm UK time.
Join us wherever you are…