We're a CHOIR of about 15 people, singing secular music from all genres and from all times (from the sixteenth century onwards, that is). And provided that it's a cappella music. Even within these limits, there's still an awful lot of pieces left ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] At the end of each of my one-day workshops I’ve recently started to record all the songs I’ve taught during the day. It’s nice for peopl...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] The CHOIRs and workshops that I lead are run on the principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] I’m always on the lookout for new songs to use with my singing workshops and CHOIRs. Sara Bareilles in concert by Anirudh Koul Th...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] We’re in the middle of learning a song. People are struggling a bit. Then someone asks: “What note is that?” Photo by ph...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] You’ve put your fliers out, spread the word, mentioned it on Facebook, but still you find it hard to recruit new singers. photo by I...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready.” Hugh Laurie photo by Fido Especially when...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] I blame it on the Italians. Photo by cbmd The founder of the modern musical stave was an Italian; many well-known musical f...
Whatcom Chorale is a mixed CHOIR of approximately 90 singers. We are headquartered in Bellingham, WA and have been singing since 1972. This year marks our 40th anniversary!
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the CHOIR] Music and singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see the musicians or singers to appreciate their music. So why bother going...
