[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The fact is that pretty much anyone can lead a Choir. Some do it better than others and some do it worse, but it’s not rocket science. However,...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] How do you know if a Choir session or singing workshop or performance has been a success? photo by shadowkilla_tk And if it has gone badly, how does that...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I find it hard to believe, but I started my Choir WorldSong way back in October 1997. In 2007, we planned several events to celebrate our 10th anniversary...
This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the Choir through all the ups, d...
Stella Choir, based in Tangier, Morocco, is a polyphonic Choir ensemble, divided into 8 voice groups : SSAATTBB. Stella's repertoire embraces a diverse array of languages such as Arabic, Norwegian, Spanish, English, Zulu, French, Isixhosa, Filipino, Chine... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It’s the first week of the new Choir. Everyone is having fun, songs are being learnt at a cracking pace, the whole room is in tune with each ot...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes the last thing I want to do is to drag myself off the sofa and go to Choir. photo by Ed Van Brunt But it’s my job so I make the effort and u...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When a nervous singer turns up to your Choir or someone comes to your singing workshop who’s never sung in public before, it’s all too easy for th...
Rainford Ladies' Choir is a warm and friendly group of singers who enjoy meeting each week to sing and socialise; based in Rainford, Merseyside. The Choir currently has around 30 members, with Martin Weston as musical director. The Choir's repertoire i... more