Location
South Brent, Devon
South Brent, Devon
Mixed voice, folk-based community choir.
I run Wild Goose Choir, a mixed voice, folk-based community choir in South Brent, Devon. The choir creates a safe, encouraging, warm community where members can enjoy the many benefits that group singing can bring, whilst also learning and improving their individual vocal techniques and abilities. In the sessions, we learn a range of material within the folk canon, from the very traditional, to the modern-day. I formed Wild Goose Choir in June 2023, inspired by my love for singing in harmony and sharing in musical experiences with others.
I also have around twelve years’ experience of singing and playing as a professional folk musician, in the duo Harbottle and Jonas. During this time, I have written and recorded several albums, toured extensively, both nationally and internationally, and have led courses at Dartington International Summer School for two consecutive years, including running the Folk Choir. I have studied voice both at under-graduate and postgraduate level and I relish being able to share this knowledge and skill set with others, to help engage people with the benefits and joy that singing can bring.
Wild Goose Choir is a mixed voice, folk-based community choir. In the sessions, we learn a range of material within the folk canon, from the very traditional, to the modern-day. There is no audition process and absolute beginner choir singers are very welcome. An ability to sing in tune is vital, as is an openness to learn new vocal techniques. We seek to perform at least twice a year, showcasing the songs and arrangements we have been learning. Therefore, a commitment to regular rehearsals and a willingness to perform is essential. Songs will be taught by ear initially but sheet music with all parts are also available for you to use in sessions and take away for practise.
Wild Goose Choir aims to create a safe, encouraging, warm community where members enjoy the many benefits that group singing can bring, whilst also learning and improving their individual vocal techniques and abilities.
Tuesday evenings in term-time from 7-9pm
