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blog: Raising the bar: singing with people who are more experienced than you

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Many of us are wary of attending singing workshops or choirs when we feel that people will be a lot more experienced than us. This is particularly t...

blog: Why Are Punk Rock Choirs Coming to the Fore?

If you’ve already heard the HSS Choir belt out their a capella version of I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones or the Blue Ribbon Glee Club putting a whole new spin on Wreckless Eric’s (I’d Go the) Whole Wide World, then the idea ...

Gaudete - arranged for three voices
video: Gaudete - arranged for three voices

Ancient Christmas carol from Piae Cantiones This is my arrangement for our community choir (Soprano, Alto and Bass), but transposed down a third here for me to sing. (the arrangement also has an optional piano part which I did not use for this recording)

blog: Four powerful ideas guaranteed to help you learn to sing better

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   People are always asking me how they can learn to sing. Everyone is already a singer of course, but it’s always possible to learn how to sing b...

blog: How to sing harmony on your own

[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...

blog: Do everything you can to support your choir leader – they’re the only one you’ve got!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what g...

Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir
group: Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir

the Lon Dhoo Male Voice Choir was formed in 1937 and is the last remaining Male Voice Choir in the Isle of Man. Based in Douglas they peform all over the Island. they also love to host visit from brother choirs

ORPHEUS vocal group
group: ORPHEUS vocal group

ORPHEUS vocal group founded in Lviv, Ukraine, in autumn 2000, is a male a cappella group with eight singers. All members are professional singers and musicians, all of them graduated the Higher Musical Academy in Lviv and their diverse musical backgrounds...  more

blog: 11 Things to Avoid Doing at the First Rehearsal (High School)

(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) Prior to my first day of teaching high school, I was given advice from the person who had just hired me. He told me exactly what I should do on the first day.  He ...

blog: What would you do differently if you were starting your choir today?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] I have learnt a great deal since I started my first choir in 1997. WorldSong in Coventry, June 2000 If I were starting a choir again today I may well do t...