[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] From my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears That we are a rhythmically challenged nation. photo by by The Failed Photographer ...
If we can understand, desire and celebrate diversity within choral music, why cannot we do it in society?Every time I write music, I immerse myself in a game, a game in which I think That each melody is like a person: It has its own authenticity and auton...
Lake Garda: You have to go there, either for the first time or again! Feel at home in the luminous environment, temperate climate, and luxuriant vegetation along with the majestic landscapes as the background to the remarkable historical and cultural rema...
Dear Choirs and Lovers of Choral Music, We know That your schedule could be tight as well as preparing extensively for an international competition needs time. That’s why we would like to assist you in planning and show you our events for c...
Second concert. year 2013
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us wait until the mood hits us before we do something. But often the doing something is what changes our mood for the better. Th...
Teddington Choral Society is excited to present their Christmas Concert for 2018. This year's Concert features the compositions and arrangements of local London composer, Jonathan Rathbone. During the evening some other musical pieces will also be pe...
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
If you’re a singer on your way to a voice lesson, rehearsal, or audition, it’s always good to do a bit of warming up in the car, because there are few things more annoying to music directors than singers wasting time complaining That they&rsqu...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I lived in Coventry in the Midlands of the UK for almost 13 years (gosh, doesn’t time fly!), although I’m originally from South London. In 2010...
