Shanty Singing with Stuart Green
Emmanuel Church Community rooms, Bungay, NR35 1DG
Saturday 5th September 2026
Shanty Singing is very popular - the feeling of joy when you are part of a large group singing together is quite unique. Shanty songs are working songs and are quick and easy to pick up. Stuart led a workshop in Bungay last year which was very successful.
The workshop will include a variety of activities:
• Illustrated talk on the history of the sea shanty with discussion on some of the relevant maritime language used on ships, and often used as part of the song lyrics
• Investigation into writing modern shanties with a historic narrative, using one of Stuart’s own songs as an example
• Analysis of different types of shanties with sung examples.
• Group singing of classic shanties
The aim is to maximise involvement so that everyone can engage with the nature of the shanty ethos - singing together as a group.
Suitability and Requirements
This session is open to all. The church rooms are accessible for all. No singing ability necessary – this is a fun sing song, not a choral masterpiece!
The workshop will include a variety of activities:
• Illustrated talk on the history of the sea shanty with discussion on some of the relevant maritime language used on ships, and often used as part of the song lyrics
• Investigation into writing modern shanties with a historic narrative, using one of Stuart’s own songs as an example
• Analysis of different types of shanties with sung examples.
• Group singing of classic shanties
The aim is to maximise involvement so that everyone can engage with the nature of the shanty ethos - singing together as a group.
Suitability and Requirements
This session is open to all. The church rooms are accessible for all. No singing ability necessary – this is a fun sing song, not a choral masterpiece!
