[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] In David Zweig’s book he talks about Invisibles: people who are unseen when their job is done perfectly (who only draw attention to themselves ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] How long’s a piece of string? There are so many options that I’m not going to specify any particular type or model. photo by svennev...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] choirs are starting to rehearse again, both indoors and outdoors. Many are insisting that their singers wear masks. Archway Gospelish choir, Sussex What a...
2023 Ocean Grove Sacred Masterwork Concert Kara Goodrich, Soprano Laura Zahn, Mezzo-Soprano Ronald Naldi, Tenor Justin Beck, Bass Jason C. Tramm, Conductor The Great Auditorium choir MidAtlantic Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded on Aug. 27. 2023... more
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] I wrote a while back about 10 ways to be a better choir Member. But what qualities do you need to be a good choir leader? Musical d...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] There is a lot of trust involved in being a singer in a choir. Trust that you will eventually learn the song; trust that, even if you&r...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] You can tell winter is on its way because it’s dark and cold when I set off for choir each week. photo by Todd Shaffer It w...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances. photo by Ben Dodson Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes. p...
