Soul Soundings in Wells Cathedral & Chapter House

A special participatory singing event in Wells Cathedral and Chapter House led by Jane Harris, Director of Songways

"A most beautiful experience… a magical evening"

Join us to sing, harmonise, promenade and let our voices soar in the glorious open space of Wells Cathedral and Chapter House. Explore the resonance of this ancient and sacred building with your singing voice, singing from end to end of the nave and moving between each other as we sing. Enjoy beautiful songs and harmonies taught by ear, and immerse yourself in the sound. Sing freely and improvise, held in the group sound and the exceptional acoustics. Open to all, no experience necessary.

Saturday 25 January
7:30 – 9:30pm 
Doors open 7pm

£22 

£9 Concessions accessible for people on these criteria: Students, Universal Credit, Disability Benefit, Income Support, JobSeekers Allowance, Pension Credit

7:30 - 8:30pm (approx.) Singing in the Nave
Approx. 8:30pm Break
Approx. 8:50 - 9:10pm Singing in the Chapter House
Approx. 9:15 - 9:30pm Singing in the Nave

UPDATE 25 January 
If the maximum number of singers for the Chapter House is reached, Nave-only tickets will be available at a reduced price. Holders of these tickets will be able to listen to the Chapter House singing from the foot of the steps.
Nave-only tickets £12 | Nave-only Concessions £6

Some comments from singers last year:

“An extraordinary experience for us all”
“Very freeing”
“Very special and beautiful atmosphere”
“An amazing experience”
“Simply wonderful”

Review of Wells Cathedral Soul Soundings January 2024

PLEASE NOTE

• We will mostly stand to sing. Some seating will be available.
• Access to the Chapter House is via an ancient flight of steps. If you are unable or do not wish to go up to the Chapter House you will be able to listen to that part of the evening from the foot of the steps.
• Please bring your own bottle of water.
• Please do not attend if you have Covid symptoms or a recent positive test or if you feel unwell.
• Tickets are non-refundable*. If you are unable to attend you are welcome to pass your ticket on to someone else.
• *If the event cannot take place due to Covid or other circumstances, it will be postponed and your ticket will be valid for the future date. In that situation, if you are unable to make the future date you will be offered a refund.

Comments from previous Wells Soul Soundings:

A most beautiful experience… rich and full and sweet… the singing in the Chapter House was very moving
Great atmosphere… fabulous acoustics
A beautiful evening, both in setting and sound

Comments from Soul Soundings in Bath Abbey:

Beautiful atmosphere, space and sound creation
Perfect choice of songs
Absolutely beautiful
Wonderfully mindful experience in beautiful surroundings
An incredible way to explore the space, sound and harmonics – tonic for the soul

JANE HARRIS
Jane Harris is an experienced choir leader and Director of Songways, based in Bath. Jane teaches by ear and loves to explore songs in different ways to enrich and deepen the singing experience. She has a clear, inclusive and enabling teaching style, uncovers the best in singers’ voices and draws people together with heartfelt, resonant singing. Jane has a rich, vibrant voice and has released an album of her own songs, inspired by the natural world – One touch of nature. Jane also performs with her own vocal group, Rolling Harmony.

Jane Harris

Use of the Cathedral is by kind permission of the Chapter of Wells Cathedral

A donation will be made from the proceeds to FareShare South West, the region’s largest food redistribution charity. They take good quality surplus food from the food industry and deliver it to more than 400 charities across the South West. Last year they provided enough food for five million meals. 

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Images of Wells and Bath Soul Soundings Dave Pegg