Saturday 18 April A cappella harmony singing day Rose Hodgson. She is joining us for a full-day a cappella workshop at Lopemead Farm., Long Crendon Road Thame OX9 3SH. 1030 – 4.30pm Rose is a Natural Voice Network practitioner, and everything will be taught by ear. Tickets (Sliding Scale): £20 – £55 Pay what you can within this range. Your contribution supports fair payment for artists and helps us support those on lower wages who otherwise would not be able to attend. Hot drinks and light refreshments provided. Please bring a water bottle and your own packed lunch. We also have a lovely café on site, Fallow & Fields Kitchen, offering sandwiches and burgers (including vegetarian and vegan options). Alternatively, you’re welcome to drive 5 minutes into Thame for local shops or cafés. Absolutely everyone is welcome. No previous experience needed. Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/rose-hodgson-a-capella…
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Saturday 25th April Our friend Ryan O’Riordan is presenting a monthly series of workshops “Unify our voices: Cultural Honouring Workshops.” At New Unity, 277 Upper Street, Islington. 10-4pm. Join us in a joyful celebration of diversity, culture and singing as one people.
This is a new series of workshops where amazing workshop leaders bring their passion, heritage and traditions and sheer talent to London. Exploring how singing can be used to tackle division and forge a path forward. This is the first Yasmine Latkowski
Yasmine Latkowski is a composer, performer and vocal teacher, known
for blending diverse cultural influences into her music and creating
meaningful connections across various platforms. Inspired by her dual
heritage and the captivating melodies of Middle Eastern music, she
embarks on a musical adventure, composing work from Global
Documentaries to immersive theatre, embedding communities in Wales.
More details https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/unify-our-voices-yasmine-latkowski/
Sunday 26 April Come and sing with Rebecca Knight “Sing Along Sundays” 2 – 4.30pm at St Mary’s Church Centre, Leamington, CV31 1JW. £15. Book with rebeccaknight35@gmail.com Future dates: 24 May & 28 June.
Sunday 10 May Spring Harmony Singing Workshop. The Tipi @ The Spire and Spoke Watlington, Oxfordshire OX49 5AD. 10.30am to 3pm. Joyful songs in glorious harmony. Includes cooked pub meal £61.75 before 31 March, then £65. Join us for a workshop of harmony singing and fun reflective exercises to help you unfold just like flowers in spring. We’ll also have a lively coaching session from guest teacher Corinne Micallef to bring out even more of your natural expression.
• Step into a bright and comfortable tipi surrounded by rolling countryside
• Sing gorgeous songs in full harmony, all taught by ear
• Enjoy a delicious woodfired pizza lunch
• No experience necessary
PRESENCE AND CONFIDENCE FOR SINGERS
Does the voice of your ‘Inner Critic’ sometimes stop you enjoying singing? Do you feel mental or emotional blocks that restrict your vocal freedom? Get fearless and shake them loose in a special session with Corinne Micallef, a communication coach and theatre director whose warm and energetic presence will open up more of your voice and personal expression.
THE VENUE The workshop will take place in the tipi at the Spire and Spoke in Watlington, a pretty event space surrounded by nature. The excellent team at the Spire and Spoke will provide a tasty lunch from the pub’s wood-fired pizza menu, plus salads and cake.
THE RETREAT HOST Rachel Holmes is a singer and choir leader based in Oxfordshire. Corinne Micallef is a theatre director, coach and facilitator.
WHAT TO BRING • A water bottle • A notebook and pen • Wear clothes you can move freely in TICKET INFORMATION £61.75 if booked before 31 March, £65 for the day. Booking is essential and closes one week before the event. Spaces are limited to 20. Tickets are non-refundable. Lunch is included in your ticket price. All food served is vegetarian. Please let me know other dietary requirements when booking.
Friday 15 May Thame and Haddenham Pop Choirs. Thame Pop Choir is delighted to return to the Players Theatre for their concert, this time joined by Haddenham Pop Choir. New members always welcome at both choirs. This performance includes the latest selection from a wide-ranging repertoire of much-loved and popular songs with beautiful harmonies, performed as always with the choir’s hallmark energy and enthusiasm – and there may be an opportunity to join in too! Tickets £8. The Players Theatre, Nelson Street, OX9 2DP.
Saturday 16 May Our friend Ryan O’Riordan is presenting a monthly series of workshops “Unify our voices: Cultural Honouring Workshops.” At New Unity, 277 Upper Street, Islington. 10-4pm. Join us in a joyful celebration of diversity, culture and singing as one people
This is a new series of workshops where amazing workshop leaders bring their passion, heritage and traditions and sheer talent to London. Exploring how singing can be used to tackle division and forge a path forward. Molara Adesigbin Molara is an inspirational singer, songwriter, performer and artist, who’s maternal grandfather was a founder member of the George Formby Society, whilst her father’s cousin was the infamous Fela Anikulapo Kuti. She was a founder member of Zion Train, and has worked with the likes of Femi Kuti; Baka Beyond, Mad Professor and Ruts DC. She started One Voice Choir in 2005 to celebrate her love of international harmonies and rhythms, and was one of the founders of Narberth A Cappella Voice Festival in 2008. She is a former trustee of the Natural Voice Network, a political activist, and celebrates life the universe and everything in her eclectic original compositions from folk to lullaby to African rhythms. More details from https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/unify-our-voices-molara-adesigbin/
Saturday 6 June Our friend Ryan O’Riordan is presenting a monthly series of workshops “Unify our voices: Cultural Honouring Workshops.” At New Unity, 277 Upper Street, Islington. 10-4pm. Join us in a joyful celebration of diversity, culture and singing as one people
This is a new series of workshops where amazing workshop leaders bring their passion, heritage and traditions and sheer talent to London. Exploring how singing can be used to tackle division and forge a path forward. This month’s leaders are Dilraj Kaur & Sundeep. Natural Voice Network leader, senior organiser of a social justice charity(Citizens UK), mother of two, and carrier of the Sikh devotional singing, for a nourishing day of voice, mantra, and deep gathering &listening.
This workshop offers a gentle and welcoming space to reconnect with your natural voice, regardless of experience. We will begin by warming up the voice using the Indian classical scale Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa, grounding ourselves in breath, sound, and presence. From there, we will explore simple, accessible mantras, sung together with and without accompaniment — including guitar, harmonium, and moments of a cappella singing. Mantras will be repeated slowly and intentionally, allowing the voice to soften and open. Along the way, Dilraj will share the meanings, stories, and cultural roots behind the chants, offering depth and context to the practice. The day will close with a deeply meditative Indian classical sound bath, led by Dilraj’s partner, Sundeep, a trained Indian classical musician, playing the Dilruba — a rare and soulful bowed string instrument known for its evocative, heart-opening tones. More details https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/unify-our-voices-dilraj-kaur/
Saturday 19 September The last in the series or Ryan O’Riodans workshops “Unify our voices: Cultural Honouring Workshops.” At New Unity, 277 Upper Street, Islington. 10-4pm. Join us in a joyful celebration of diversity, culture and singing as one people. This workshops leader is Anna Tabush, is well-known for her heartfelt, socially conscious choral compositions including “Harbour” which has been sung by choirs all over the world in support of refugees. Anna has run choirs and workshops for over 25 years and is founder of SingFest; a community singing festival celebrating its 20th birthday this year. Expect lush harmonies taught by ear in a fun, relaxed day of singing. More details and tickets att: https://snappytickets.co.uk/event/unify-our-voices-anna-tabbush/
Saturday 17 October Chiltern Big Sing will take place this year in a new venue (due to renovations at Mill Lane School). It will comprise the same organiser, same fabulous voice leaders, same tried and tested format, same standard of cakes and hopefully the same volunteers. This year the Big Sing moves to the top of the Chilterns and takes over the Stokenchurch Primary School for the day. More details will follow.
Time to Sing – Ongoing. A free, informal singalong on the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11.15am. No expertise or commitment needed. Long Crendon Baptist Church, High Street, Long Crendon. HP18 9AF.
First Wednesday of each month. Ongoing. Singing for Fun – One hour of singing together with Ian English at Thame Barns Centre, Church Road, Thame OX9 3AJ. £2; no need to book, just turn up.
Fourth Monday of each month. Ongoing. Singing for Fun in Lane End Village Hall. We sing to pre recorded backing tracks. It happens on the 4th Monday of each month from 10 -11:45am. Ring Sylvia on 01494 482085 for details, leaving a message if not answered.
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