Singing workshops
Whole or half days of singing together
"Thank you so much for all the fun. It's so rare to find teachers who can really make you want to learn, but also do it with playfulness."
Not been on one of Chris's singing days before? You might like to check out some frequently asked questions.
If you're looking for residential singing weekends, you can find them on the singing weekends page.
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Forthcoming workshops
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Around the world in song
Hursley, near Winchester, Saturday 29 April 2023
Learn harmony songs from across the globe, all arranged for voice only.
SIX PLACES LEFT — BASS/BARITONE VOICES ONLY -
Harmony singing day
Towersey, Thame, Saturday 13 May 2023
A fun-filled day of harmony singing taught in Chris's unique style: lashings of humour, oodles of fun and a firm, but gentle hand on the steering wheel.
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Sacred Songs to Soothe the Soul
Capel St Mary, Saturday 27 May 2023
Learn songs from a range of spiritual traditions spanning the globe. No experience needed.
TWO PLACES LEFT FOR BASS/BARITONE VOICES ONLY -
Harmony singing day
Downham Market, Saturday 3 June 2023
Learn songs from across the globe all arranged for voice only. No experience needed – just a love of singing!
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Harmony singing day
Kenilworth, Saturday 10 June 2023
Chris's annual visit to Warwickshire for a fun-filled day of songs from around the world, all in glorious unaccompanied harmony.
BOOKING OPENS IN APRIL
What happens at a singing workshop?
A one-day singing workshop is typically six hours long with an hour's break for lunch. Half day workshops are usually 2½ hours long. There will be tea/coffee breaks and usually a shared lunch for a full day's workshop.
Workshops always begin with some physical and vocal exercises to prepare for singing. We start with a mix of gentle shaking and stretching of both voice and body to prepare us for singing. There will also be some vocal development. This will help you to sing without effort and will help to extend your singing abilities.
We'll then begin with a simple round or chant. Next, we'll move onto songs which have three or more separate harmony parts. At the end of a workshop, we'll go over all the songs we've learnt. Chris then records the group singing them so you can hear how good you sound!