Choir Leader, Trainer, Workshop Facilitator & Choral Arranger
For over 30 years, Candy Verney has been inspiring thousands to find their voice and build lasting communities through song. A highly respected choir director, trainer, and workshop leader, her work is rooted in the transformative power of singing together — across cultures, ages, and levels of experience.
“She is an extraordinary choir leader, combining the expertise derived from a classical training, with a deep and pervasive commitment to the principles of inclusivity and community-building.”
- Lindsey Williams
Sing with Candy
Candy directs the Pan-European Choir and leads uplifting singing workshops across the UK and Europe — nurturing connection, creativity, and joy wherever she goes.
Bild-Werk Frauenau, Germany
Sept 20–27, 2025
Join Candy for a magical week of harmony singing, improvisation, and song-sharing in the stunning Bavarian hills. Set within a vibrant international arts centre, this long-running workshop weaves music, creativity, and landscape into a deeply atmospheric and joyful week of connection and expression.
Pan-European Choir
Twice Yearly
Join the Pan-European Choir for uplifting harmony singing with friends from across Europe. Founded in 2017 to strengthen musical connections beyond borders, we gather twice a year in different European cities for four days of joyful, focused singing. New experienced singers are always welcome.
Song Books
Original and traditional songs arranged for choirs by Candy. All books have audios recordings of all parts, for easier learning, available as a download after purchase. Click on the book to see a description and hear some audio samples.
Lindsey Williams on Candy
“I have worked with Candy for over a decade, collaborating on writing and arranging songs for choirs. She is an extraordinary choir leader, combining the expertise derived from a classical training, with a deep and pervasive commitment to the principles of inclusivity and community-building. Candy is also an exceptional musician, teaching every piece by ear, and remembering each of the parts apparently effortlessly. She adapts her approach to the needs of each group, keeping things basic (but still satisfying) with less experienced singers, stretching more experienced singers, but always aiming for the highest standards. Candy is a highly experienced arranger, and her arrangements always ensure that each part has something interesting to sing. (Altos in particular appreciate this). Candy is truly not-to-be-missed.”