Established in 1975, the Cape Cod Chapter (Surftones) is a men's Singing organization that is dedicated to excellence in chorus and quartet a cappella Singing. It is the mission of the Surftones to: Promote and preserve barbershop harmony and educate t... more
-- CURRENTLY DORMANT -- The Overture Choir is an audition-free, community choir from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, which focuses on making Singing accessible and enjoyable for community members of all ages (18+).
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I was collecting money at a workshop recently (something I nearly always forget as I always get so carried away with the Singing!) and somebody mention...
There is no need to be able to read music and your Singing ability doesn’t matter; this choir is about joining together for a sing along for an hour each Tuesday and having fun. Caroline Mander is a hugely experienced choir leader and her background in mu... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I like being in charge, as do most choir and Singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling people what to do and helping them to sing ...
A non auditioned choir Singing a hugely eclectic range of arrangements, mainly bespoke, but also
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The last time I was in a room with a group of singers was nearly six months ago. If I had known then that I wouldn’t be Singing like that for the fore...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]At any Singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...
[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 version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] To sit or not to sit, that is the question. Whether ‘tis better to be standing whilst Singing, or to rest one’s weary bottom on the nearest ch...