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blog: Don’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people are put off when they come across a song with foreign words. They prefer to sing songs in English. photo by Chell Hill Not only are they missin...

blog: Explaining the SATB Choir

This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  There is a really fun explanation of the 4 basic choir sections as seen by a Young person.  I don't know where the original document came from or I would give proper credi...

blog: Don’t Just Sing, Inspire!

I can tell a good movie by how uplifted I feel afterward. With really good movies, the feeling of upliftment and expansion can last for hours, or even days. Lincoln was such a movie for me. I saw it at the Grove Theater in Los Angeles. I was str...

blog: The secret to great singing that teachers don’t tell You

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s not innate talent or vocal range or ability...

blog: Don’t peak too soon – effective rehearsal planning for Your next concert

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The OK Chorale have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan a...

blog: Why singing is bad for You (and 7 reasons why You shouldn’t stop doing it)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People don’t often talk about the downsides of singing.     We constantly bang on about the health benefits, social aspects, etc. but...

blog: Be the best singer You can, but don’t forget there’s more to life

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

blog: Support Anthony Silvestri's Recovery with Each Piece You Choose - Discover How!

Hello Choral Friends, Here's an important reminder for You. don't forget that Anthony Silvestri and I have collaborated on many pieces. This means that whenever You acquire one of my works, he receives funds that are crucial for his recovery. So, if ...

blog: Over-rehearsed or under-prepared: which is better?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...

blog: Cleopatra by Kelly Galbraith

First published: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/07/24/cleopatra/   “Fool!  Don’t You see now that I could have poisoned You a hundred times had I been able to live without You.” Cleopatra A summer vacatio...