Sarah runs two regular monthly Harmony Tribe singing groups in Herefordshire.
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You can find information about what the groups are like, full details about where/when they are, and how to take part by scrolling down.
Sarah leading at Harmony Tribe Hereford, Feb 2025
About Harmony Tribe
At Harmony Tribe Sarah teaches a wide range of glorious rounds and part-harmony songs from around the world, by ear without anyone having to read music, and sung a capella without accompaniment, simply for the pleasure singing together brings us and the benefits to our wellbeing it offers us.
At Harmony Tribe there is an emphasis on singing for enjoyment, relaxation, and building a friendly community. Through gentle encouragment, enthusiasm and humour Sarah creates an atmosphere where even beginners feel able to share their voices and grow in confidence, and where more experienced singer can feel satisfied singing gorgeous harmonies.
Being part of a monthly group means you can enjoy the benefits of singing in harmony with others without there being too much of a time commitment. And the Harmony Tribe Singing Pass is designed to allow flexibility as to how often and which group/groups you attend, making it even easier to fit Harmony Tribe into your life.
All voices* are welcome at a Harmony Tribe monthly group and no singing experience is necessary. The groups are for adults and accompanied teens age 15+.
What to expect at a Harmony Tribe group
Harmony Tribe groups and workshops begin with a simple body and voice warm-up. Sarah then teaches a number of songs using a 'call and response' method. Songs are learnt from scratch, part-by-part then and there in the session and sung for pleasure a capella without accompaniment or backing tracks. Every song is sung from the heart and with great enjoyment to the best of the group's ability, but there is never an intention of 'perfecting' songs, and Harmony Tribe groups never perform to an audience. There is always a short rest break for reviving tea and biscuits and a bit of socialising.
Songs at Harmony Tribe
The type of songs sung at a Harmony Tribe group or workshop are wide-ranging: from all around the world and in English and other languages; in rounds and part-harmony; from old and 'traditional' songs, to brand new songs from contemporary composers, and many other songs inbetween. Most songs you will never had heard of, but they are all great to sing. At a monthly group, new songs are sung each month, with occasional re-visits to ones that were particularly good to sing or because they celebrate a particular season. (Pop, classics, show tunes or ecclesiastical music are not sung at Harmony Tribe.)
Why Harmony Tribe monthly groups are not 'choirs'
Harmony Tribe monthly groups are called 'singing groups' and not 'choirs' because a) there are no auditions so you do not have to be "Good At Singing", b) there are no performances, c) there is no reading from musical notation, d) you sit in a friendly circle rather than in traditional rows, e) you do not have to know what 'part' you sing (you can choose different parts from song to song if you like!), and f) even if it is a monthly group there is no expectation that you attend every month (though Sarah would like you to!)
Who can attend Harmony Tribe
All types of voices and levels of singing experience are welcome at a Harmony Tribe group or workshop, from total beginners to advanced singers: satisfaction for everyone guaranteed! Sarah is an encouraging and supportive leader and even if you are very nervous or haven't sung for ages (or ever!) Sarah will put you at ease, helping you slowly but steadily find your voice and grow in confidence.
(* Harmony Tribe groups are not suitable for the learning disabled, hearing impaired or those with voice control issues.)
Venues and dates
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Venue: Ledbury Methodist church
Location: 4a Bye Street, Ledbury, HR8 2AA
Day: FIRST Sunday of month (unless indicated by *)
Dates 2025/26 Nov 2, Dec 7, NO Jan, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 10* (second Sunday), June 7, NO July, NO Aug
Time: Nov-Mar 5-7pm, Apr-Sept 6-8pm
Venue: Hampton Dene United Reformed church hall
Location: Hampton Park Rd, Tupsley, Hereford, HR1 1UJ
Day: FOURTH Sunday of month (unless indicated by *)
Dates 2025/26: 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, NO Dec, Jan 25, Feb 22, Mar 22, Apr 26, May 31* (fifth Sunday), June 28, NO July, NO Aug
Time: Oct-Mar 5-7pm, Apr-Sept 6-8pm
How to take part
To try out Harmony Tribe you will need to buy a £5 Taster Session by contacting Sarah directly using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
If you want to come to Harmony Tribe again after your Taster Session you will need to buy a Singing Pass which can be used at any or all groups you attend.
There are two singing passes:
3-in-6 Harmony Tribe Singing Pass £27 - three sessions with six consecutive months to use them in*
​6-in-9 Harmony Tribe Singing Pass £48 - six sessions with nine consecutive months to use them in*
Full details about how the Singing Pass works can be found in the Terms.
*Not including months groups are not held
To buy a Taster Session or Singing Pass contact Sarah using the details below.