Choir in a Week

A creative & joyful week of unaccompanied harmony singing with Kana Kernow & Songways.

Come and sing at this week-long course in Cornwall, led by two experienced choir leaders, in professional-standard facilities at AMATA Arts Centre.

Choir in a Week is a unique opportunity to sing at the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts at the University of Falmouth, in the new CORE building at the St Ives Community Orchard and at Tate St Ives; led by Pip Wright (Kana Kernow) and Jane Harris (Songways).

The week includes:
– Full singing sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (10am – 1pm) at the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts (AMATA).
– St Ives Community Orchard: singing session on Thursday in the beautiful surroundings and acoustics of The CORE Building, an environmentally sustainable eco-centre at the base of the 30 acre Community Orchard and Nature Reserve.
– Tate St Ives: singing session on Thursday in the Rotunda with its iconic view of Porthmeor Beach and time to explore the Tate St Ives – with admission included.
– Songs with Spirit, Songs for the Soul: optional meditative harmony singing sessions in a beautiful church in Falmouth on Monday and Wednesday afternoons.
– ‘Scratch band’ workshop for instrumentalists of all levels on Tuesday afternoon at AMATA.
– Supper on Tuesday evening at AMATA, before the Nos Lowen.
– A Cornish Nos Lowen (literally Happy Night – a Cornish Ceilidh) with a chance to dance, play, and/or listen to live music on Tuesday evening).
– Celebration lunch on Friday at AMATA.
– Recording session on Friday morning at AMATA, to create a lasting memory of the songs for you to access following the course.
– Refreshments: tea, coffee and biscuits each day we are at AMATA.
– Bespoke songbook with lyrics and background for the songs, and some scores.
– Sheet music with chords and sound files provided in advance for instrumentalists wishing to take part in the Scratch Band.
– Access to the delightful Falmouth University campus grounds and gardens.

Cost: £650 per person. Reserve your place with a £200 deposit.