Ali Burns: Community Singing and new songs

About the leader

Ali Burns is a songwriter and arranger who loves to write for community choirs: songs with a social context that chimes with our times; beautiful harmonies and simple, profound text that are easy enough to learn by ear but satisfying and special to sing. 

“Building singing communities is one of the most fulfilling and humbling parts of my life – a constant and powerful reminder that we need each other’s friendship and support to survive. I think of singing workshops as a harbour in a changing and troubled world and I love writing songs that reflect those concerns and move and ‘mend’ us in some way.”

What to expect - can you just make the couple of changes as indicated - thanks.

https://aliburns.co.uk

What we’ll do on the day

We’ll learn one or two of Ali’s songs by ear, gradually building harmony parts, blend and confidence until the whole room is singing something that feels complete. and genuinely moving. Expect good pacing, warm guidance, and a big “we did it” feeling by the end.

Who it’s for
Ideal if you love beautiful harmony and want a day that’s nourishing, musical and confidence-building.

The Stonegate Singers are a busy community choir based in York UK. Recent performance include concerts around York, and events such as the Stonegate Singers Ceilidh Night, together with the brilliant folk band The House Devils. The Stonegate Singers have performed live on the BBC, and as part of community events such as The Great Get Together in Rowntree Park. In August 2017, we performed in the Creswell Crags limestone gorge as part of Refugium, a new mixed media piece by director Jon Hughes.