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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own. 1. use your choir’s teaching resources If you&... read more
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Almost everybody I’ve come across wants to sing higher, myself included.Low voices want to sing higher. High voices want to sing even higher. BenefitsAs if people need to be reminded of the benefits of singing higher! They may seem obvious but do you know exactly why it’s good to have a bigger voca... read more
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Calling All Lounge Singers! THECHO!R Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM Isolation isn’t stopping THECHO!R from singing! THECHO!R has moved its rehearsals online. Repertoire includes popular music, world music, 1920’s music to new works …. Why not sing with us! CONVENIENT REH... read more
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We have been testing and trialling technology and feasibility of offering lessons, workshops and courses online and, hey presto! we are now up-and-running and can take your online bookings! We were encouraged by feedback from our last blog and trials and proven that this is a great way in these curr... read more
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Singing in a choir is an enjoyable musical and social activity. Few things compare to the feeling of blending your voice with your fellow choristers. It gives you a high during and after the rehearsals. It’s even better when you’re singing songs that you like. However, a lot of sing... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 10 ideas.It’s not just during a pandemic that you might not ... read more
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One of the beauties of choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling choir is one of the best ways to experience choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi choir - embark on truly massive worldwide tours, with current travel restriction... read more
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Some people just seem to be naturally ‘gifted’ singers. They seem to be so connected to their voice that when they open their mouth to sing, it sounds pleasing. If you are one of those people, congratulations. If you are not, there is no need to worry. The voice is an instrument and you ... read more
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You may be teaching yourself how to sing (by reading books and watching videos online) or taking singing lessons to improve your voice. As a beginner singer, you need a lot of real time feedback and guidance. I still remember taking singing lessons as a beginner. Usually, by the time I got hom... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We are living in unprecedented times. People are not allowed to socialise. How do we keep singing together? I’ll look at some of the options.It’s not only during a pandemic that we need to sta... read more
