Description
JOINING SONGWAYS
We are looking for adult singers of all ages to join us. Lift your voice and immerse yourself in glorious harmonies, develop your voice and discover new singing styles. We love singing together, we are friendly and welcoming and we make a good sound.
What do we sing? Uplifting songs from a wide range of harmony singing traditions. Discover rich South African choruses, beautiful and evocative folk songs, lively rhythmic American songs, vibrant Eastern European songs and powerful songs of freedom. Enjoy original songs specially written for Songways by Jane, new songs from visiting tutors and songs of stillness and peace.
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Bath Abbey lunchtime concert
How do we sing? Jane teaches by ear, singing each part using a call and response and layering up harmonies part by part. If you haven’t experienced this before, you will be amazed how quickly and beautifully a song comes together. We usually sing gathered in a circle so that everyone can see and hear each other. Sometimes we move the group around to experience songs in new ways and to explore different styles of singing, all of which enlivens and enriches the experience. For some songs we add instruments – violin, bouzouki, banjo or guitar – which adds yet another dimension.
Why sing? Singing makes you feel good and has proven health benefits: it’s good for posture, breathing and general well-being. Singing in harmony with others can be fun, heart-warming, soothing and at times deeply moving. It’s also a great way to make friends.
ABOUT THE LEADER
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 also plays the violin, which she uses to introduce some of the songs. She has a rich, vibrant voice and has released an album of her own songs, inspired by the natural world – One touch of nature. She performs with her own vocal group, Rolling Harmony and is a member of the Natural Voice Network.
A brilliant teacher and choir leader – always patient, positive and encouraging
Superb choice of songs & inspirational leadership
AUTUMN TERM
BATH Wednesdays
24 September, 1, 8, 15, 22 October | 5, 12, 19, 26 November, 3, 10 December
No session Wednesday 29 October (half term break)
BRADFORD ON AVON Fridays
Fridays 26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 October | 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5, 12 December
No session Friday 31 October (half term break)
Special events for the combined Bath and Bradford on Avon choirs
- Saturday 13 December 4pm | St Luke’s Church, Bath BA2 2BD
Concert with special guest instrumental duo, Confluence
12:45 – 1:45pm Songways rehearsal
2 – 3pm Songways rehearsal of several songs with Confluence
4 – 5pm Songways performance, joined by Confluence for several songs
- Friday 12 December 11:15 – 11:45am | Performance at the Christmas Tree Festival (tbc)
Holy Trinity, Bradford on Avon
9:30 – 11am Rehearsal | United Church (tbc)
No extra charge, no need to book.
£99 Whole Autumn term (11 sessions) – all singing tuition and access to learning resources on the Members’ page
- £45 First half of term
- £54 Second half of term
Taster session £9
BOOK FOR CHOIRS
Interested in joining us? Please contact Jane and/or book for a taster session.
As a Member of Songways you will have access to practice tracks for our songs via the Members’ page of the website.
IMPORTANT
- Do not attend if you have any Covid-19 symptoms or a recent positive Covid test.
- Please bring your own bottle of water and refreshments.
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Songways Bath choir – Wednesday evenings at St Swithin’s Church
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Holy Trinity Bradford on Avon Christmas Tree Festival
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