Date/Time
11 October 2026
15:00 - 17:00
An exciting chance to learn some new river chants, dedicated to our local rivers, and to perform them as part of the RiverMind concert in the evening. All welcome, beginner and experienced singers alike. The session will be led by Karen Wimhurst.
Karen is a widely commissioned composer ranging from chamber works to music theatre, theatre and large-scale, collaborative productions. She has been commissioned by festivals and ensembles throughout Britain with performances by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Welsh National Opera, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Electric Voice Theatre, Allegri Quartet and Solid Strings among others. She has written extensively for voices, from art songs through to large scale choral works drawing inspiration from classical, traditional and jazz genres. She is Director of the chamber choir Palida and co-conducts the Shaftesbury Community Choir.
Refreshments will be provided.
Book your Free Tickets
This workshop is free to attend but, due to limited numbers, please book your tickets at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/planetwimborne
Donations for Karen and/or Planet Wimborne can be made on the day.
Location: Garden Room, Museum of East Dorset. Access to the Garden Room is through the Tea Room next to Wimborne Library in Crown Mead.
Travel arrangements
Please consider how you will travel to the event and where possible walk, wheel or use the bus (More Bus buses will drop you off in the Square and the venue is about 5 minutes away). If you do drive, please car share where possible. There are several car parks near the venue.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
See our Green Festival 2026 page for links to the full Programme and how to get tickets.
Please note: if you also wish to participate in the evening concert, tickets for that will need to be purchased in advance from the Allendale Centre ticket office.
Location
The Garden Room, Museum of East Dorset,23-29 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR