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blog: Some people take pride in saying they can’t sing – but is that just fear talking?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]You’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some people who really think that they can’t sing. Why is th...

Moon River
video: Moon River

Originally sung in the movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's". Composed in 1961 by Johnny Mercer (lyrics) and Henry Mancini (music). This excellent arrangement is by Wendy Sergeant.

The White Rose
video: The White Rose

Every Choir in Cornwall will have its own personal arrangement of this song. It is an iconic piece of music . You sing it at weddings ,funerals,pubs ,clubs.Too your loved ones who are with you now and those who have departed. Thanks to MIke Bryant for the video

blog: In 2017 reaching again to the Stars in the city of Copernicus

PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA International Copernicus Choir Festival & Competition will for the 5th time present a great opportunity for integration of the choral community and promotion of choral music. Its name refers to the figure of the famous astronomer Nico...

blog: The secret to great singing that teachers don’t tell you

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s not innate talent or vocal range or ability...

blog: Don’t peak too soon – effective rehearsal planning for your next concert

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The OK Chorale have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan a...

blog: VoxPopuli Virtual Choir: Global action for Peace

Aequalis Foundation and the International Choral Composition Competition (CICCAG) assisted by IFCM was join the celebration of World Choral Day(december 2018) that commemorated the Centennial of the Armistice of World War I. Singers from all over the wo...

blog: What singing online can and can’t achieve

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at What is unique about singing together. In this post, I’ll consider which aspects of singing together can be duplicated online and...

blog: Using sheet music to teach and learn songs: pros and cons

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I looked at what music notation is for and if you need it to sing.   Sight reading by discopalace   This week I’d like to ...

blog: Why singing is bad for you (and 7 reasons why you shouldn’t stop doing it)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   People don’t often talk about the downsides of singing.     We constantly bang on about the health benefits, social aspects, etc. but...