Country Choral

Exceptional weekend workshops in the Yorkshire Dales

Country Choral was established in 2025 by Anne Lowe to create supportive, high-quality residential choral workshops set against the stunning backdrop of the Yorkshire Dales. All workshops are held at High Trenhouse, an exclusive-use conference and retreat centre set in beautiful, secluded grounds in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, on the moor above Malham.

8–10 May 2026

Upper Voices Weekend

A broad selection of repertoire for upper voices (SSA/SSAA) in a focussed small-group setting.

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10–12 Jul 2026

Early Music Weekend

Commemorating 400 years since John Dowland through all of his published lute-song books.

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11–13 Sep 2026

Mixed Programme Weekend

Exploring choral settings of love texts across styles, from Renaissance part-song to contemporary writing.

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What participants say

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“Superb!”

“Thoroughly enjoyable”

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Venue

All workshops will be held at High Trenhouse, a unique residential venue in the Yorkshire Dales National Park offering comfortable rooms, excellent food, and warm hospitality.

About High Trenhouse
High Trenhouse venue

From the reviews

An Elizabethan Songbook - Country Choral Early Music Weekend

Kirsten Flores, Chair NWEMF — 8 Jun 2025

When I first found out about Country Choral’s plans to hold a singing weekend in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, my interest was piqued. I’d never been on a singing week before, mostly because I couldn’t justify the time or the expense, but the prospect of a …

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