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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘season’. It’s a nice idea: no commitment... 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] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own part, remembering lyrics, sheet music, and so on. But w... read more
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Teddington Choral Society and his Musical Director, Julian Collings, are delighted to announce their next performance on July 13th : « The Story of Opera-from Baroque to Rock » This will be a marvelous evening comprising pieces from a wide palette of musical composers s... 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] Being in a choir is great (see The pleasures of being a choir member), but most mixed choirs never seem to have enough men. photo by Roberta F. Here are 10 very good reasons why every single man ... 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] Lately I’ve been wrestling with the problem of inconsistent attendance at choir. If not everyone comes each week it’s hard to do any development work and it means I have to keep teaching the same song... read more
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There is truly something at #MISF19 that will appeal to everyone’s musical tastes. Be Challenged, Inspired and Entertained. Now in its tenth year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for all choirs, singing groups and individual singers, is proud to present a bigger and even more diverse program over the Q... 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 all know that joining a choir is a good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce Here are five reasons why it might not be such a good idea for you.If you are a singer who agrees... read more
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If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skills. If the anniversary of your choir is coming up or you want to ... read more
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This month the UK Choir Festival comes to York! On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May 250 choristers will descend on St Olave’s School to participate in the event with learning and great music making at its heart. Created to support, train and bring choirs together, the UK Choir Festival is a non-competit... 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] When I started my most recent community choir The OK Chorale back in 2011 I decided it wasn’t going to be a performing choir. Brighton Vox, photo from atticglimpse.blogspot.co.uk But ine... read more
