We are thrilled to welcome Nicholas Williams, celebrated Qubecois song leader to Norfolk to lead a workshop on Sunday 22nd November 2026 at Park Lane Chapel, Norwich, from10.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Nicholas’s particular passions are traditional songs from Quebec, Ireland, Scotland and Sweden.
Nicholas is visiting the UK as his award winning traditional Quebecois trio Genticorum are on tour. Ours will be his only workshop and ticket numbers are limited so don’t delay if you’d like to come along.
To find out Nicholas’ style, follow this link
Octagon Chapel
Saturday 15th August 2026
Brendan Taaffe
John Harrison
Walpole Old Chapel
Sunday 16th August 2026
Sing The Chapels with Brendan Taaffe and John Harrison
We are delighted to welcome Brendan Taaffe & John Harrison back to
East Anglia for a weekend of singing workshops in August 2026.
The workshops will take place in two fabulous chapels
Saturday 15th August 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at Octagon Chapel in Norwich and
Sunday 16th August 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. at Walpole Old Chapel near Halesworth in Suffolk
For all the information you need and to book tickets please follow the link below
Sing the chapels with Brendan Taaffe & John Harrison – Norfolk & Suffolk
Each of these events are bookable as a standalone 1-day workshop (cost: £45). Both days will feature Brendan and John, teaching different songs at each workshop. If you’d like to attend both days, please select the ‘weekend’ option for the discounted price of £80 on the booking page. Ticket price includes booking fees + refreshments. Please bring your own lunch. See our FAQs for information on parking, accessibility of the workshop venues etc.
Brendan & John will be teaching their own compositions and arrangements in a variety of styles inspired by the 'American Vernacular' (gospel, bluegrass, Appalachian and shape note songs)
and beyond, in glorious 3- and 4-part harmony.
What a day! Our workshop group from Ali and Jenni’s workshop
Ali Burns and Jennie Fisk ran a day-long workshop for us on Saturday November 22nd.
We throughly enjoyed singing Ali’s lush harmonies and heartfelt lyrics.