The Burrell Collection
Free concert - Aria Women's Choir from California 'She Sings'
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Wednesday 2nd Jul 2025
1:00pm
- Age
- All ages
A joyful, uplifting selection of Gospel, Scottish, American & African folk music and the poetic lyrics of Rudyard Kipling & Bob Dylan.
Founded in 2012 by Conductor Dr. Sean Boulware, Aria Women’s Choir is an auditioned ensemble of talented female vocalists from the Central Coast of California. Accompanied by piano, Aria will be performing a diverse repertoire, ranging from folk music from the US, Scotland and Africa, to gospel, jazz, sprituals, contemporary ballads and the poetic lyrics of Rudyard Kipling and Bob Dylan.
Aria Women’s Choir brings joy and gives voice to women across the Central California coast. Celebrating the power and beauty of women's voices, Aria champions contemporary and classic repertoire written for treble voices. Our mission is to uplift, empower, and connect women through meaningful musical expression, artistic excellence, and community engagement.
She Sings! is a celebration of women’s voices—resilient, radiant, and resolute. From the haunting lullaby of “Seal Lullaby” to the stirring call for justice in “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” this program explores the emotional spectrum of womanhood through sacred, spiritual, and secular works. Each piece reflects a shared journey of hope, remembrance, transformation, and community. Composers like Elaine Hagenberg and Craig Courtney offer deep serenity, while the folk-inspired settings of “Loch Lomond” and “Wild Mountain Thyme” evoke heritage and tradition. Songs such as “Akekho Ofana No Jesu” and “Children Go Where I Send Thee” amplify the power of spirituals and African traditions that speak to universal truths. Together, we lift up stories and harmonies that transcend time—woven by and for women who sing, who lead, who remember, and who rise
Dr. Seán Boulware is a renowned conductor, adjudicator, clinician, and vocalist active across the U.S. and Europe. He consults with choral organizations on chorus management, audience development, performance tours, and technology. Seán has prepared choirs for conductors like John Alexander, Seiji Ozawa, and John Rutter, and for performances with artists such as Josh Groban and Michael McDonald. He frequently conducts at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center and has led choirs in over a dozen countries, including Italy, England, Germany, and Japan. From 2005–2007, he was recognized by American Idol for conducting the most downloaded Classical Group. In 2012, he led the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society at the London Summer Olympics.
As a vocalist, Seán has performed with top orchestras including the LA and NY Philharmonics, and toured nationally in Les Misérables and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He also directs and performs in community theater. Seán currently conducts the Monterey Peninsula Voices and Aria Women’s Choir, and has studied under esteemed educators such as Dr. Joseph Flummerfelt and John Alexander.
In the summer of 2025, Aria Women’s Choir is thrilled to embark on an international tour to Scotland, further sharing their passion for choral artistry and celebrating women’s voices on a global stage.
Dr. Sean Boulware, Conductor
Jon-Mark Hurley, Asst. Conductor/Collaborative Pianist
Michelle Galindo, Tour Collaborative Pianist
Accessibility guides
Visit AccessAble's website for a comprehensive guide of our facilities.
Visit the website by clicking here.
Accessible toilets
The Burrell is the first museum in Scotland with two changing places toilets. This is alongside 9 additional accessible toilets and an accessible lift.
Wheelchair access
Baby changing
Baby feeding
A baby feeding space is available in our quiet room.
Cloakroom
Available upon request, please see reception.
Cafe or restaurant
Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday and Saturday: 10am-4.30pm
Friday and Sunday: 11am-4.30pm
Last orders are at 3.15pm, after this time a selection of sandwiches and cakes are available.
Parking
Pollok Country Park and The Burrell Collection can be accessed by car at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, via junction 2 of the M77. The postcode for the museum is G43 1AT.
Access to Pollok House is via Dumbreck Road, near Junction 1 of the M77.
Car access into and around the park has changed: please note there is no longer access through the middle of the park for cars.
There are two public car parks, The Burrell Collection Car Park via Pollokshaws Road and The Riverside Car Park at Pollok House via Lochinch Road. Routes to both car parks are signposted.
Please also note that National Trust members cannot park in The Burrell Collection Car Park for free.
Accessible parking bays are provided in front of the museum and parking is free for blue badge holders. Please ensure the badge is prominently displayed. There are 19 bays specifically marked.
Parking charges will apply as follows:
• Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
• £5 for up to 4 hours
• £10 for all day
• Pay with cash (coins only) via Pay and Display machines or using the RingGo app (see signage for instructions). Please note RingGo does NOT accept payment via QR code.
You can download the RingGo app before you travel here.
Please be aware we cannot guarantee parking spaces will be available and once the car parks are full, park staff will redirect cars out of the park.
EV Charging
There are 6 electric vehicle charging points located at the Riverside car park near to Pollok House.
Photography and video recording
Free wifi
Location Map
By bus
Direct services from Glasgow city centre to:• Pollokshaws Road: routes 57/57A, there is a bus stop directly opposite the park entrance
• Shawbridge Street: route 3, alight at Shawholm Crescent
• Dumbreck Road: routes 34/34A, alight opposite Haggswood Avenue
Journey times are approximately 20 minutes.
For up to the minute travel information please visit the First Bus Journey Planner.
By train
Direct services from Glasgow Central Station to:
- Pollokshaws West: Located on Pollokshaws Road, the nearest entrance to Pollok Country Park is at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, less than a 5 minute walk. Exit station, turning left onto Pollokshaws Road and you will see the park entrance shortly after on your left.
- Shawlands: Located on Pollokshaws Road, 10 minute walk to the Pollokshaws Road entrance of Pollok Country Park. Exit station, turning right and follow Pollokshaws Road to park entrance on your right.
Journey times are approximately 10 minutes.
For more detailed information on trains please see here
Shuttle bus
A free electric shuttle bus operates in the park. The bus runs 7 days, 10.00am-6.15pm in a 20-30 minute loop, linking the park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road to The Burrell Collection and Pollok House. The bus has wheelchair access and capacity for one wheelchair at a time. Dogs are allowed on the bus, subject to capacity, with priority given to assistance dogs.
Please note, only assistance dogs are permitted inside The Burrell Collection.
Pick up at Pollokshaws Road entrance is at the following times:
10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, 3:30, 4:00, 4:30, 5:15*, 6:15*
*Note these services leave from The Burrell Collection bus stop only and exit the park around 20 minutes later.
Walking and cycling
The main park entrance at 2060 Pollokshaws Road now has improved surfacing and separation between pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles. Through the restriction of car movement, pedestrians and cyclists can now also enjoy priority access on the main park routes including Pollok Avenue.
Pollok Country Park is an ideal place to visit by bike and can be easily reached by Route 7 and 75 of the National Cycle Network, which run through the park, or by using the local link routes. You can also visit by bike via the nearby rail and bus stations.
Visitors are welcome to make use of covered cycling racks in front of The Burrell Collection. Bikes and e-bikes will also be available to hire within Pollok Country Park as part of the NextBike Cycle Hire Scheme. The standard NextBikes are due to be installed in Spring 2022, with e-bikes in early Summer 2022.
By car
Pollok Country Park and The Burrell Collection can be accessed by car at 2060 Pollokshaws Road, via junction 2 of the M77. The postcode for the museum is G43 1AT.
Access to Pollok House is via Dumbreck Road, near Junction 1 of the M77.
Car access into and around the park has changed: please note there is no longer access through the middle of the park for cars.
There are two public car parks, The Burrell Collection Car Park via Pollokshaws Road and The Riverside Car Park at Pollok House via Lochinch Road. Routes to both car parks are signposted.
Please also note that National Trust members cannot park in The Burrell Collection Car Park for free.
**Parking charges have increased**
Glasgow City Council increased parking charges across the city as part of the Council Budget Announcement for 2023/2024.
The new charges have been applied to all Council-owned pay and display car parks, including those in Pollok Country Park at The Burrell Collection, the Riverside car park for Pollok House and Nether Pollok.
Blue Badge parking remains free in all car parks, subject to display of a valid permit.
Find more information on the council website, including information on how to contact the council regarding RingGo: Follow this link.
Accessible parking bays are provided in front of the museum and parking is free for blue badge holders. Please ensure the badge is prominently displayed. There are 19 bays specifically marked.
Parking charges will apply as follows:
• Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm
• £5 for up to 4 hours
• £10 for all day
• Pay with cash (coins only) via Pay and Display machines or using the RingGo app (see signage for instructions). Please note RingGo does NOT accept payment via QR code.
You can download the RingGo app before you travel here.
Please be aware we cannot guarantee parking spaces will be available and once the car parks are full, park staff will redirect cars out of the park.
EV Charging
There are 6 electric vehicle charging points located at the Riverside car park near to Pollok House
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