[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success.   photo by Andy Armstrong   But ask individuals about how they think ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] At the beginning of each choir rehearsal it’s as if the Singers have not seen each other for years. They chat away, having a fine time of things. &n...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about men and women Singing the same not together and how that might feel strange: Singing the same note – differently!.   ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   What is it with blokes and Singing? In most open-access adult workshops that I run, only 10% of the participants are men (and it seems to be getting le...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   ... YOU!   photo by Stephen Mcleod   Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done. ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Often, at the end of a Singing workshop, someone will tell me that they didn’t think they were Singing the right thing and ask if there is anything they...

„…I want to make a trip. With my choir friends. Seeing famous cities and sights. Also having sun, beach and sea. Meeting new folks from all around and Sing with them. I want to stroll around a Mediterranean old town in the evenings hearing mu...

Amidst the current gloom, it cheered us up no end to receive this review from @RSCM Magazine this month for 'Six Anthems for Mixed Voices' - there are some lovely recordings on our Youtube Channel of some of them. In particular, 'If my lips could Sing' an...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing c...