Firstly, I'll take this opportunity to introduce myself. I'm a good musician, and a reasonable singer. I sit in the back corner of the choir and sing second bass, trying to sing so low that I can make the plastic chairs vibrate. Now, I say I'm a good musi...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] I met a painter a while back and he asked me if I was an artist. I told him that I didn’t paint, but that I worked with music. He then asked: “...
Os Male choir arranges songs convention 20 - 22 May 2016 in the town of Os 30 km south of Bergen. Visit our website for more information - http://osmannskor.no/leve-sangen.html
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] We are not all born equal. Some have longer legs which helps them to win at hurdles or the high jump. Some have longer fingers which helps them to play jazz ...
[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...
The choir Competition LEGNICA CANTAT in Poland
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] People pay good money to come on a singing course and want to sing as much as they can. But everyone needs a break. How do you fin...