We are excited to announce a new Songways Bath choir on Wednesday evenings, led by Jane Harris in the beautiful setting and acoustics of St Swithin’s Church, The Paragon. We had a thoroughly enjoyable first session on 14 September. New singers are warmly welcome to join – just come along on a Wednesday evening.
The choir will be fun, rewarding and open to all. All the songs and harmonies will be taught by ear and sung acapella (just voices in harmony), no experience is necessary and there is no need to read music.
There’s nothing quite like singing in harmony with others. It can be uplifting, heart-warming, moving, therapeutic, a great way to make friends and a lot of fun. Singing also makes you feel good, has proven health benefits and is a great way to relax after a busy day.
We’ll learn a wide variety of songs, from lyrical folk songs and rich South African choruses, to lively and rhythmic American songs and powerful songs of freedom. We’ll sing songs of stillness and peace and songs celebrating the natural world. We’ll enjoy new songs from some of our visiting tutors – including Ali Burns from Scotland, Northern Harmony, John Harrison and Brendan Taaffe from the US, and Tony Backhouse from New Zealand – and songs specially written for Songways by Jane.
All are welcome in this new Bath choir, from beginners to confident and experienced singers… come and be part of it. Please contact Jane to register your interest or just come along.
Jane Harris is a natural musician, an experienced teacher and the founder and Director of Songways. She has a clear, inclusive and enabling teaching style which uncovers the best in singers’ voices and draws people together with heartfelt, resonant singing.
A brilliant teacher – always patient, positive and encouraging
Superb choice of songs
Having gained an MA in Engineering from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge and worked in the software industry, Jane moved in her mid-20s to work in the music world, first for the National Youth Orchestra and then Welsh National Opera. After ten years as a full-time mother, she moved into music teaching and led children’s music classes at the Wiltshire Music Centre. Jane trained as a community choir leader with Candy Verney, founding Songways in 2009. Having studied classical violin, Jane enjoys playing traditional fiddle music and is a member of the Natural Voice Practioner’s Network.