We were thrilled to host Dr Kathy Bullock, the world-renowned gospel leader from Berea, Kentucky, for a singing workshop in the beautiful St Swithin's Church, Bath. Kathy led more than seventy singers in black spirituals and gospel music, weaving history into the singing as we explored the connections between African American music, history, and its African origins. Kathy [...]
Cornwall singing workshop with Jane Harris, Director of Songways A wonderful group of singers from West Cornwall and beyond gathered for the whole day workshop with Jane Harris in Marazion, hosted by Pip Wright and Kana Kernow. Jane taught several of her new compositions from the last two years. Her new setting of Christina Rossetti's poem, [...]
A special singing event in the glorious open space of Bath Abbey, led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. Sixty singers gathered for the event, with singers from Manchester, London, Nottingham, Cornwall, Hereford and Bristol joining many local singers from the Bath area. Beginning with single tones we listened to the amazing harmonics created by the building. [...]
Fifty singers gathered for the Buckfast Abbey Singing Weekend on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, next to the banks of the River Dart led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways, and Pip Wright, Kana Kernow. We enjoyed a wonderful weekend of song: Cornish carols, sacred songs, harmony songs from a wide range of traditions, with [...]
Rolling Harmony was delighted to perform at the Shaftesbury Fringe, first in the Trinity Centre and later in St Peter's Church. Both performances were enjoyed by enthusiastic and appreciative audiences. The programme included Rolling Harmony's first performance of Celtic Song Trio, by Jane Harris (lyrics by Julie Tonkin), and Queen of Waters by Nancy Kerr, alongside Rolling Harmony favourites [...]
Fifty-five singers gathered for Sing at Iford in the exceptional cloisters and hillside garden at Iford Manor. All the songs and harmonies were taught by ear by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. Songs included In beauty may I stand (a new round by Jane), the gospel classic Up above my head and a South African Glory [...]
The 2022 Lundy singing week was hugely enjoyed by 24 singers, led by Jane Harris - a week of singing, harmony, sun, swimming, fun and friendship. Jane taught several of her own songs written on Lundy, including First Light (composed on the island in 2020 and being sung there for the first time). We also [...]
Friday 15 July 9:45 - 11:45am Come and sing in the Saxon Church in Bradford on Avon - a lovely summer singing session for Songways choir members - always a really special place to sing. Please bring a picnic to enjoy together after singing. If you are new to Songways you are welcome to book [...]
Rolling Harmony is a vocal group of choir leaders and singers from the South West brought together by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. They were thrilled to perform for the first time in the beautiful setting and acoustics of Holy Trinity, Bradford on Avon. The Rolling Harmony concert was a joy, with a full and appreciative [...]