Comic poem and illustrations by Wilhelm Busch - about a poet who hopes to gain inspiration from nature, but nature thwarts him all the way. English version by David W Solomons set to music by David W Solomons All parts performed by Matthew Curtis
[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...
the late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “the only thing better than singing is more singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million People regularly sing in one of ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You know those People who sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I often get asked this at workshops after People have struggled to get their tongues around a few foreign Songs. I point out that ...
120 young People, most of them university students, are turning their pop Songs into a sparkling a-cappella experience!
[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This is a question I’m often asked at my singing workshops, especially by People starting out as choir leaders. photo by James Vaugh...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...
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...
