[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I found myself last week arranging a bunch of songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed.   &nb...

"Trechantira", traditional Greek song

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Once upon a time you could only hear your favourite song if you travelled to a live performance. It was a special, one-off, shared experience.   ...

[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...

London Community Gospel Choir will be hosting what is bound to be an amazing concert later this month in London. Tickets just £5. Read more about the event on my blogsite

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always seems to be the basses who forget their part. I used to think it was a bloke thing, but now I realise that there are good reasons why it’s h...

we sing in the Brecht-Eisler tradition and prefer modern music with a politically interesting content

Singing day with GGCC www.ggcc.org.uk Huge thank to hosts London School of Theology www.lst.ac.uk

We are a mixed voice Choir of approximately 40 voices. All are welcome, and we would especially welcome new members in the lower voices.

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For many of us, this time of year is just one concert after another. It’s great to be doing so much singing, but it can have its downsides. &n...