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Rolling Harmony is delighted to be coming to Derby for the first time to lead a singing workshop and to give a concert, invited by three local choirs - Rise and Sing, Rough Truffles and Kaleidescope Community Choir.
Rolling Harmony is a vocal ensemble from the South West of England fusing a unique blend of artistic and vocal experience. We sing a diverse programme of music, rooted in English and American harmony singing traditions. We thrive on performing songs with sparkling texts, tight rhythms and thrilling harmonies. Rolling Harmony performs regularly to capacity audiences including Bath Abbey, Halsway Manor, Shaftesbury Fringe and in the far west of Cornwall.
“An exquisite blend of voices and rich harmonies.”
“Wonderful… truly wonderful”
“Amazing… sublime”Rolling Harmony singing workshops are full of variety, fun and harmony, open to all and enjoyed by a wide range of singers. Singing workshops are led by Jane Harris and Claire Stronach with Rolling Harmony singers supporting each vocal part, providing a rewarding experience for workshop participants.
Review of Rolling Harmony workshop and concert March 2024
2:30 – 5:30pm Singing workshop with Rolling Harmony
Sing with us… heart-lifting songs led by Jane Harris, Claire Stronach and members of Rolling Harmony7:30 - 9:20pm Rolling Harmony concert | Doors open 7pm
Broadway Baptist Church, 166 Broadway, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1BP
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Bath-based charity Ripple Effect warmly invites guests to a very special Christmas Celebration on Tuesday 2 December at 7pm in the magnificent Bath Abbey.
The evening will feature Christmas carols, inspiring reflections, and beautiful music from the Bath Songways choir. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the Ripple Effect team and learn how the charity is standing alongside families in rural Africa, helping them create lasting change and grow brighter futures.
FREE ADMISSION - donations invited
Please register to guaranteed entry on the night.
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Festive & celebratory songs Songways choir directed by Jane Harris Friday 12 December 11:20 - 11:50am Holy Trinity Church, Church Street, Bradford on Avon Join us for a wonderful half hour of songs in the beautiful setting of Holy Trinity with the rich voices of Songways choirs. Festive and celebratory songs from Cornwall, Scotland and the US, and an original song by Jane Harris - Bring in the holly. FREE ADMISSION Donations invited to the church.
Interested in singing with Songways...? Find out more here and book a taster session in the New Year. BOOK A TASTER SESSION FOR SONGWAYS CHOIRS
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Bring in the holly Festive & celebratory songs Songways choir directed by Jane Harris Special guests Confluence | Accordion and Cello Saturday 13 December 4 - 5pm Doors open 3:30pm St Luke's Church, Hatfield Road/Wellsway, Bath BA2 2BD Join us for a wonderful afternoon of songs in the beautiful setting of St Luke's Church with the combined voices of Songways choirs. Festive and celebratory songs from England, Scotland, Croatia, America and South Africa, and an original song by Jane Harris - Bring in the holly. We will be joined by the fine instrumental duo, Confluence - accordion and cello. FREE ADMISSION RETIRING COLLECTION in aid of Julian House and The Hub, Bradford on Avon
Photo by Jorien Loman on Unsplash
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Sing with us...
Join our Bath choir on Wednesday evenings or the Bradford on Avon choir on Friday mornings, both led by Jane Harris. We sing in two beautiful and spacious venues:- Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30pm St Swithin's Church, Bath BA1 5LY
- Fridays 9:45 - 11:45am Holy Trinity Church, Bradford on Avon BA15 1LW
We relish the energy, vibrancy and variety of the songs we sing in Songways and are excited by the way singing in harmony can take us into dramatically different sound worlds. Jane plays the violin and we love to collaborate with instrumental musicians for some of our songs – including guitar, flutes, cello and accordion. Singing with Songways is a chance to develop your voice, increasing range and resonance, releasing tension and exploring new singing styles.
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
- Friday 12 December 11:15 - 11:45am | Performance at the Christmas Tree Festival (tbc) Holy Trinity, Bradford on Avon
Interested in singing with us? Please contact Jane to find out more and/or book for a taster session. Please scroll down for term dates and full details. We look forward to welcoming you.
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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 23 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. -
Saturday 28 February 10am to 5:05pm Workshop 10am - 3:30pm Lady Maisery acoustic concert 4:15 - 5:05pm Registration from 9:40am St Luke's Church, Hatfield Road, Bath BA2 2BD We are thrilled to be hosting Lady Maisery in Bath for a singing workshop and acoustic concert. Individually three multi award-winning artists, Lady Maisery form a unified voice, carrying stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song with the “freshest possible take on traditional music” (Folk Radio UK). Their long-standing effervescent collaboration has been described as “adventurous and beautiful” (Mark Radcliffe, Radio 2) “exquisite and thrilling” (The Guardian) with “a generosity of spirit and joie de vivre that seems to emanate from every minute of their recorded output as well as from their exuberant live shows” (Folk Radio UK). The singing workshop is an amazing opportunity to sing with Lady Maisery and is open to all. To round off the day, we will become the audience for an acoustic concert. Concert-only tickets will also be available. Parking Church car park (entrance from Hatfield Road) and on street parking on Bloomfield Road Refreshments Please bring your own drinks/refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch You are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the church. There are also shops and cafes within 5-10 minutes walk. -
Saturday 21 March 10am to 5pm Singing workshop 10am - 3:15pm Led by Luke Wallace, with Jane Harris co-leading and supporting the vocal harmonies Luke Wallace concert 4 - 5pm Registration from 9:40am St Luke's Church, Hatfield Road, Bath BA2 2BD We are thrilled to be hosting Luke Wallace from Vancouver in Bath for a singing workshop and concert. Luke Wallace’s planet-kind songs, arranged for community choirs by Shawn Kirchner, are currently being sung by 85 choirs across the world. Luke brings a fun, uplifting style of teaching all centred on a message of collective action and people power. He uses both his original songs and a selection from his favourite eco songwriters to craft a choral experience that is uniquely moving and inspiring.“Luke is the perfect antidote to the despair and chaos of our times. ” - Left Coast Labour Chorus “Luke is like a modern Pete Seeger. From the moment he hits the stage, he has the audience singing about positive change. We desperately need that and we need him on stages all across our country right now! He doesn’t back down but he doesn’t alienate people either. He’s a perfect voice for right now.” - Doug Cox
Through several timely mutual connections, Songways learned Luke's song, Easy on the Earth, arranged for choir by Shawn Kirchner and Luke came to sing with Songways in March 2025... an inspiring an uplifting experience for us all. We are delighted to welcome Luke to Bath for a full day singing workshop. To round off the day, we will become the audience for Luke's concert (with audience singing too). Concert-only tickets will also be available. Parking Church car park (entrance from Hatfield Road) and on street parking on Bloomfield Road Refreshments Please bring your own drinks/refreshments for the morning and afternoon breaks. Lunch You are welcome to bring a packed lunch to eat in the church. There are also shops and cafes within 5-10 minutes walk. -
Sing the Cambridge Colleges: an exceptional opportunity to sing in three of the Cambridge college chapels led by Jane Harris and Alexander Ling. Immerse yourself in glorious harmonies, sing in inspiring and beautiful settings and experience the colleges from the inside. Thursday 9 April 2:15pm - Saturday 11 April approx. 10pm Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways, with guest tutor, Alexander Ling, an accomplished composer, pianist, singer and choir director. Jane and Alex are excited to collaborate in Cambridge, combining their complementary experience and styles to create a rich experience for singers. Jane writes:"Singing with Alex is a joy. We first sang together in Rolling Harmony and are so looking forward to leading the Cambridge singing together."
Comments from singers from Sing the Cambridge Colleges 2025:“The most fabulous weekend of singing” “A memorable experience… truly thrilling at times” “Superbly organised” “Simply brilliant!” “Sublime spaces in which to sing” “A fabulous few days” “Just perfect” “Wonderful choice of songs and venues” “An amazing pleasure and privilege” “An immense experience… a gem of a weekend”
Corpus Christi College Photo © Sandra Humphrey (cc-by-sa/2.0)
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A singing week on Lundy, a unique island off the North Devon coast - a glorious, remote and tranquil place, set apart from the mainland world. We will sing each day in different places around the island including the top of the Old Light, with also plenty of free time to explore and relax. Led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways.
Here's what singers said about our Lundy singing week in 2024:"A truly inspirational, life-affirming singing experience" "An amazing week, led by a most gifted teacher and musician" "A wonderful week… the singing and songs were delightful and inspirational" "I particularly appreciated Jane’s positive energy, enthusiasm, enjoyment and warmth" "Thoroughly enjoyed every moment…" "I really appreciate the way Jane teaches… full of grace and patience" "A lovely mix of singing and free time to enjoy the island" "Brilliantly organised… everything ran so smoothly" "A beautiful experience"
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One touch of nature Beautiful and evocative songs inspired by the natural world, composed or arranged by Jane Harris
Jane Harris Voice, violin, recorder, low whistle Ed Bersey | Clara Atkins | Tim Walker Voice Eleanor Harris | Julia Williams Voice Jennifer Crook Harp | Giles Coker Tenor guitar CDs and songbooks also availableFull of gorgeous harmonies and beautifully blended voices
£10 Album download (MP3s)Quite exquisite - light in the darkness All the songs have a beautiful timeless quality... Crystalline purity of sound... Stunning... a work of art...
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One touch of nature Beautiful and evocative songs inspired by the natural world, composed or arranged by Jane Harris
Jane Harris Voice, violin, recorder, low whistle Ed Bersey | Clara Atkins | Tim Walker Voice Eleanor Harris | Julia Williams Voice Jennifer Crook Harp | Giles Coker Tenor guitar Songbooks also available...Full of gorgeous harmonies and beautifully blended voices
£12 + Postage & PackingQuite exquisite - light in the darkness All the songs have a beautiful timeless quality... Crystalline purity of sound... Stunning... a work of art...
