[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...
A choir needs regular rehearsals to improve their singing, but finding the right venue can be difficult. When you are first starting out, renting rehearsal space and still being able to break even after subscriptions are paid, is often the most important ...
This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog. they sang the wrong notes and the chord is less than pleasing. Do you have a break down? I think not.Do you make nasty faces & tell those around you what a bad job that w...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all know that singing workshops are just an excuse to string together a series of tea breaks and lunch breaks. And concerts are an excuse to have a drin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I started my first community choir over 20 years ago. I used to worry that, after the long summer break, the singers would have forgotten me and wouldn’...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about how you can use the long choir break to get better at what you do. photo by troy One way is to attend sin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] People pay good money to come on a singing course and want to sing as much as they can. But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I read once that if there’s a lot of talking during the break in a workshop, that's a good sign because it means everyone is happy, enjoying th...
Hello friends, I hope you're wrapping up your Winter break in a fantastic way. I'm sure many of you are on the hunt for that special piece that will add a unique sparkle to your spring repertoire. You might have already chosen most of your pieces, but th...
the NGGC experience is about bringing you into our world. Delve into the UNFILTERED and embodied way we interact, and grow together musically. In this production we want to break down the 4th wall barrier which separates you (the audience) from us (the... more().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
