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blog: Sing like you speak – the ‘folk’ voice, or how to sing like a Bulgarian

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   I’ve always known that I’m more interested in traditional songs, but I’ve only just realised that it’s the vocal quality that I&rs...

blog: Music notation: what is it good for and do we need it to sing?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even singing at all, as a result.   &n...

blog: How to plan your new choir season

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   It’s that time of year again. Summer is over and choir starts back. We choir leaders will be thinking about which songs to teach for the next s...

blog: Perfect presents for choral singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]It’s that time of year again when you still have time to to pop to the local garage for last-minute presents. What on earth can you get for the choral...

Birthday of a King by the Nashville Singers
video: Birthday of a King by the Nashville Singers

This song was written by William H. Neidlinger and performed by the Nashville Singers on November 17, 2012 at their annual Season of Harmony concert. Nashville Singers was founded in November of 2008 by a handful of men who had the desire to join their...  more

group: the Wealden Consort

Based in the Weald of Kent, we are a friendly, enthusiastic and accomplished choir of around 25 mixed voices, who enjoy coming together to make music and to perform concerts at charity fund raising events throughout Kent, Sussex and also further afield. ...  more

Cirencester Male Voice Choir
group: Cirencester Male Voice Choir

Cirencester Male Voice Choir is a well-regarded male voice choir based in the historic market town in Gloucestershire. Known for its rich choral tradition, the choir has become part of the local community and the broader choral music scene.

blog: Singing is for life, not just for Christmas

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Hark the herald angels sing. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols from King’s College, Cambridge. Slade’s Merry Christmas everybody. White Chr...

blog: the pleasures of the untrained voice

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   In 2010 artist Susan Philipsz won the Turner Prize  for "a sound piece consisting of her own frail beautiful voice singing a Scottish lament over the ...

blog: the social side of singing: any excuse for a tea break!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   When I’m booked to run a singing workshop for someone, I always make sure that I get there early. I usually arrive to find people milling aroun...