Fri 23 Jan: Soul Soundings Wells Cathedral & Chapter House

A special participatory singing event led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways

Join us to sing, harmonise and let our voices soar in the glorious open space of Wells Cathedral and Chapter House. Explore the resonance of this ancient and sacred building. Sing freely and improvise while immersed in glorious sounds. Enjoy heart-lifting songs and rich harmonies that create a sense of stillness and peace.

Friday 22 January
7:30 – 9:30pm
Doors open 7pm


  • We will mostly stand to sing. Some seating will be available.
  • Please bring your own bottle of water.
  • Do not attend if you have any Covid-19 symptoms or a recent positive Covid test.
  • Tickets are non-refundable.
  • If the event cannot take place due to the Covid situation or other circumstances, it will be postponed and your ticket will be valid for the future date.

A donation will be made from the proceeds to FareShare South West, the region’s largest food redistribution charity. They take good quality surplus food from the food industry and deliver it to more than 400 charities across the South West. Last year they provided enough food for 5 million meals.

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Soul Soundings are special participatory singing events in exceptional sacred spaces.

More than 100 singers gathered for Soul Soundings in Wells Cathedral and Chapter House in January 2025 led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways. Singers came from Swansea, Taunton, London, Berkshire, Bristol, Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall as well as many from Wells and Bath.

“A wonderful evening immersed in sound”
“Food for the soul… inspirational”
“Beautifully led”
“Fun, inclusive, moving, magical…”

Review of Wells Cathedral Soul Soundings January 2025

Comments from previous Soul Soundings:

“Simply wonderful””An absolutely amazing evening.”
“Wonderful ethereal sound of singing echoing though the cathedral”
“Wonderful experience in a beautiful sacred space, led so skilfully”
“Love the sound, the space, the sense of connection”
“Uplifting and inspiring”
“A magical evening bathing in harmonies in a beautiful space”

“Absolutely magical”
“Beautiful songs expertly crafted in a beautiful place – wonderful evening”

Review of Wells Cathedral Soul Soundings January 2024

 

Jane Harris is an experienced choir leader and Director of Songways, based in Bath. Jane teaches by ear and loves to explore songs in different ways to enrich and deepen the singing experience. She has a clear, inclusive and enabling teaching style, uncovers the best in singers’ voices and draws people together with heartfelt, resonant singing.

Jane has a rich, vibrant voice and has released an album of her own songs, inspired by the natural world – One touch of nature. Jane also performs with her own vocal group, Rolling Harmony.

Photo of Wells Cathedral 68876467 © Claire Shrapnel | Dreamstime.com
Photo of Chapter House 114991730 © Claire Shrapnel | Dreamstime.com
Photos of Wells Cathedral Soul Soundings January 2023 Dave Pegg

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