Voices
Aloud

A day to reunite
and raise our
voices together

Why we’re gathering

A number of you asked for a day to sing together again – something warm, musical and straightforward. Voices Aloud is just that: a one-day workshop to reconnect, make a good sound, and enjoy the feel of singing in company. The focus is on listening, blend and confidence.

Who it’s for

Singers (both ‘lapsed’ and current!) and their friends, plus anyone who fancies a welcoming choral day. All voice parts are needed. You don’t need to read music fluently – everything will be taught clearly, and we’ll work at a steady pace.

What we’ll do

So how does all of this work in practice? The day will include:

  • Short, practical warm-ups to set breath and tone
  • Guided rehearsals with accompaniment
  • Singer-friendly seasonal repertoire (SATB)
  • Teaching points on style, text and phrasing as we learn together
  • A relaxed sing-through to finish (friends/family welcome)

You don’t need to read music fluently – scores, listening materials, and guidance are all provided. What matters most is your willingness to listen, learn, and bring your voice to the experience.

“I know how much courage and joy people discover through singing: working together to achieve more than we individually believed would be possible remains such a thrill.”

– Kieran Morris

Join in

The Workshop

22 NOVEMBER 2025
St James’ Church, Finchampstead
Registration from 10:45
Workshop from 11:00–17:00
£PAY WHAT YOU CAN – BOOK HERE

The programme for the day will bring together familiar carols and explore some lesser know choral works that are expressive, lyrical, and manageable for mixed experience levels.

The plan is for repertoire in four-parts (SATB) and will include well known carols and pieces, such as While Shepherds Watched, Away in a Manger and Coventry Carol and, if there is time and interest, may also include some accessible contemporary works, as part of the learning experience.

The day will move between rehearsal and technique, with opportunities to explore our voices and how we approach learning and producing our sound as a group. The emphasis is on singing well together, developing confidence, and finding renewed enjoyment in the process of making music itself.

The venue is a lovely space for around 30 singers.

There will be a lunch break of around thirty minutes and a further break in the afternoon for tea, coffee and cake!

“ Thank you so much for your hard work and patience. I’m sure everyone thoroughly enjoyed the songs we worked on and appreciates the fine tuning you give us to raise our game and do the best we can.”

– Sue Jeffery

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