Our third online singing workshop series took place on five Sundays in September and October 7:30pm UK time via Zoom.

Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways

A wonderful group of singers took part in the series from across the England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the US and Canada, culminating in an online Big Sing on Sunday 18 October. The Big Sing was particularly special as we were joined by special guest John Harrison from Vermont, composer of Big Blue, one of the glorious songs we learned. Warmest thanks to everyone.

An absolute joy!
Such a beautiful series of workshops
Fabulous set of songs
The Big Sing was a truly memorable evening of singing

We learned six songs in the course of the series in a variety of styles:

Come brother lay your burden down Jane’s words set to the classic 16th century canon by Thomas Tallis. We sang with a specially created recording giving us the sense of being in a cathedral of sound.

Celtic Song Trio Lyrics by Julie Tonkin, music by Jane, from the album, One touch of nature.

  • Hep skoazell trevell Breton single-handed endeavour.
  • Kescana kescolon Cornish to sing together with one accord.
  • Ymddisgleirio Welsh to shine forth

Big Blue by John Harrison, a stunning song which we sang with a recording by Jane’s vocal nonet, Rolling Harmony

First light Jane’s newest composition, inspired by sunrise and sunset on Lundy.

Our fourth online singing workshop series begins Sunday 8 November 7:30pm UK time. Join us wherever you are…

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