Singing Workshops
One-day workshops for choral singers who want to understand their voice, explore new repertoire, and leave sounding better than when they arrived.
"I thoroughly enjoyed the day. I felt I improved. I enjoy singing pieces I know, with beautiful harmonies. Thank you to all who made it happen and a special thank you to Kieran."
Workshop participant — November 2025"Spending time with the score before singing made a significant difference. By the afternoon I felt much more confident — I understood what I was singing and why."
Workshop participant — January 2026Not one participant across two workshops rated the day below 4 out of 5
Across 44 singers and two workshop days
Every singer rated their voice confidence 4 or 5 out of 5 by the end of the day
These workshops are designed for singers with some choral experience — people who enjoy singing in choirs and want time to dig deeper into how their voices operate in a group.
You don't need to be an avid sight-reader, but you should be comfortable with learning music in parts and exploring harmonies together. The aim is not performance, but understanding, confidence, and vocal agency — both individually and in ensemble.
Most workshops rush through repertoire. Voices Aloud works differently. The morning gives you time to understand the music before you sing it — exploring scores, listening to recordings, asking any question you like, without pressure.
Rather than rushing through music, the day deliberately alternates between doing and reflecting. By the time we start singing together in the afternoon, you already know the shape of the music, the meaning of the text, and how your part fits into the whole.
You leave with both musical and embodied insight — and a score booklet to take home.
Arrive, settle in, meet the group.
A chance to check in with your voice — practical questions welcome. Exercises that connect directly into the singing that follows.
We look at the music together — text, structure, harmony — while listening to recordings. The foundation for everything that follows in the afternoon.
45–60 minutes. Please bring your own lunch.
Full ensemble rehearsal with live piano accompaniment. The point where things start to click.
Tea, coffee and cake — provided.
The afternoon deepens. With the foundation built, the group finds its sound. We close at 5pm.
"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, workshop director
Across two workshops and 44 participants, every single person rated the day Excellent or Very Good. Here is what they said.
"It was relaxed but focused. Good to be singing with like-minded people again."
January 2026"The session at the beginning created a supportive environment. I really enjoyed the repertoire and the opportunity to bring the day together at the end."
January 2026"Working with Kieran again. Singing beautiful music. It felt amazing — like working and singing with everyone the way I used to."
November 2025"It was a brilliant day. Just a thank you for engaging and being encouraging."
November 2025A professional accompanist is with the group throughout both afternoon sessions, supporting the ensemble and bringing the music to life.
A professionally produced booklet containing all the day's repertoire — yours to keep and return to after the day.
Led by Kieran Morris, a conductor with nearly 20 years of experience working with amateur and community singers.
A structured session that builds musical understanding before singing begins — so the afternoon feels possible rather than daunting.
Provided during the afternoon break. Please bring your own lunch for the midday break.
St James' Church, Finchampstead — excellent acoustics and a comfortable space for around 30 singers.
Includes your printed score booklet, live piano accompaniment throughout the afternoon, and afternoon tea and cake.
Book now — £27If the full price prevents you from coming, please get in touch — places are available at a reduced rate. kieran@denovoarts.com
Kieran Morris has spent nearly 20 years working with community and amateur singers — conducting, teaching, and helping people discover what their voices are capable of.
Voices Aloud grew from conversations with singers who wanted more than a standard rehearsal: time to understand how their voices work, how ensemble sound develops, and how technique supports expression. These workshops are the result.
The aim is never performance, and never perfection. It is confidence, understanding, and the particular satisfaction of making something genuinely musical together.