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blog: The art of persuasion: how to get people to book in advance

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...

blog: Sometimes the old songs are the best – finDing the balance between new and familiar

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I have a low boredom threshold. There are 100s of gorgeous new songs I want to teach and it’s hard to cram them all in.   Photo by Leo Reyn...

blog: When you sing, forget everything you’ve ever learnt

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In your singing lessons and choir warm ups you’re bombarded with exercises and technical advice about posture, breathing, enunciation, pitching...

blog: Is one of your choir sections thin on the ground? 10 ways to find more singers to fill the gaps

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us are in choirs where a particular section needs bolstering. In my case it’s a lack of altos, for others it might be too few tenors.  ...

blog: Fit the song arrangement to your singers and not the other way round

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most singers in choirs don’t fit neatly into choral vocal ranges. Yet we try to squeeze them in to our off-the-shelf arrangements, chastising them when ...

Hart Voices
group: Hart Voices

Hart Voices is a mixed voice choir based in Fleet, Hampshire which achieves a High-standard of singing from a non-auditioned choir. We perform four concerts each year across three terms running from September to July. Our programme varies from stunning ma...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Hart Voices is a mixed voice choir based in Fleet, Hampshire which achieves a High-standard of singing from a non-auditioned choir. We perform four concerts each year across three terms running from September to July. Our programme varies from stunning major choral works to satisfying chamber music programmes and the occasional light programme of popular numbers! Singers are drawn not only from Fleet and the surrounDing area, but also outlying towns incluDing Guildford and Basingstoke. Choir membership is currently around 50 voices, many of whom have sung with the choir for several years. The combined experience and enthusiasm enables us to explore new musical horizons - both in repertoire and venue. We aim to broaden our experience, strive for quality and musicality in our performances and involve young singers wherever possible. Soloists are drawn from the choir, although for more complex works we often invite professional singers to participate. Fancy joining? Although we don’t have a formal auditio...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

Cape Town Youth Choir
group: Cape Town Youth Choir

The Cape Town Youth Choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the Highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. Biography Si...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Cape Town Youth Choir is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans from all over the Cape Peninsula to sing in a choir of the Highest international standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. Biography Since its start in 1997, CTYC (formerly Pro Cantu) has proven itself both in South Africa and on the international stage. Some of the Highlights are: * 2002 Winners of the "Choir of the World" title at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod in Wales * 2006 Winners of a gold medal at the 4th World Choir Games in Xiamen, China * 2008 Crowned as a "Champion of the World Choir Games...See More Description Founded in 1997, internationally acclaimed Cape Town Youth Choir (formerly Pro Cantu) is proud to provide an opportunity for young South Africans to sing in a choir of the Highest standards whilst delivering a moving musical experience to its audiences. The Cape Town Youth Choir is based in Cape ...    onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less

blog: Best blog posts of 2012: have you read these yet?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   2012 is almost over so I thought it would be an idea to look back on my most popular posts of the year in case you missed any of them. Just click on the tit...

blog: Not everyone experiences a concert in the same way

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Just because you as a singer have a great time in a concert doesn’t mean it went well.     Happy audience by Ekke Vasli   Just...

blog: Get in line! - the trials of getting your singers to stand in the right places

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes trying to get your choir to stand in the right places is like dealing with an unruly kindergarten class. It seems as if spatial awareness and si...