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blog: Singing in the company of strangers

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   “Being able to make 40 people who do not know each other sing so well together was amazing”   “An excellent day proving that 50...

blog: The only thing stopping you from being a better singer is ...

[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. ...

blog: Last minute easy Christmas carol arrangements!

[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 ...

blog: Discover the joys of singing on your own

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Opportunities to sing with others, especially in harmony, are very rare when you’re confined to your house. This could be a chance to discover the joys...

blog: But I can’t sing that high!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low.     Just lik...

blog: Singing in harmony 2 – small group skills

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...

blog: Use the long choir break to get better at what you do

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

blog: Joining an established choir: a guide for how choir leaders can help new singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about the challenges faced by singers joining an established choir.   photo by fromcolettewithlove   This week I wi...

blog: How do you know if you’re singing the right thing?

[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...

blog: There's always one! – coping with different singing abilities in a small group

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else.   Photo by Trish Steel   In a large choir, it&rsq...