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blog: Dealing with individual singers in a large choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   Morning St...

blog: Don’t stand too close to me! – finding the right place to stand in your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....

blog: 10 ways to breathe new life into old songs

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Sometimes old choir repertoire becomes stale.   Photo by quinn.anya   Well-loved songs start to wear out and lose their sparkle. What can ...

blog: How to pace yourself in choir rehearsals and singing workshops

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   HAve you ever been swept along by the enthusiasm of a singing session only to feel drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs?   ...

Tchaikovsky — None but the Lonely Heart
video: Tchaikovsky — None but the Lonely Heart

At the piano: Dmitry Semenovsky. The lyrics of the song is a translation from Goethe's "Nur wer die Sehnsucht kennt."

blog: Does your choir need a constitution?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.     Sue ...

The Octavian Singers
video: The Octavian Singers

A Promotional video of the Octavian Singers. for more information, go to www.theoctaviansingers.org

blog: choir and workshop leaders: make sure you’re on the receiving end from time to time

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I like being in charge, as do most choir and singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling people what to do and helping them to sing ...

blog: You are the most important singer in your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Yes, you! No matter what size your choir is, you are by far the most important singer in it.   photo by ~BillieJoesEntourage   Withou...

blog: Are zombies taking over your choir? How to breathe like a human being

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   HAve you noticed how the living dead always hAve husky laboured breathing?   Photo by theogeo   I’m beginning to worry that zombies ...