[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing. Photo by Rex Pe But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...
The name de Profundis is Latin for out of the deep. It plays on the distinctiveness of the male voice, while at the same time bespeaking the conviction That music has the capacity to reveal the profound, That which is concealed within our own depths. ... more
It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills. All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for the adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves takin...
One of the all-time favourite pieces in the Accessible Choral Library for smaller choirs is David Barton's 'My Lord what a morning' for SAB which is now winging its way to a choir who picked up a sample copy at the recent National Association of Choirs co...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Just because you as a singer have a great time in a concert doesn’t mean it went well. Happy audience by Ekke Vasli Just...
Budapest International Choir Festival and Competition - a milestone in the history of choral competitions. Since 1988, choirs are magnetized to join every second year. With an experience of almost 30 years meeting music has focused on improving its ev...
Performing on period instruments, the endlessly inventive Ensemble Caprice spotlights the rich and fascinating culture of the court of Rudolf II in Prague-the most interesting European city of its time-where scientists, artists, musicians, and a...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Rather than everyone singing all the time, many choirs ring the changes by creating smaller ensembles within the larger choir or have occasional solo...
The moment before a concert begins, when singers and audience members wait for the downbeat, is a magical time. Our first video seeks to capture That shared moment - the hushed anticipation, the sound of coordinated footsteps, the group intake of breath.... more
Seeing the forest for the trees... Something on my mind today as I prepare young minds for a year of learning and growing as human beings through the medium of Choral Music, is the value of an individual identity in a group setting. So many people ...
