Find out more about the Harbour Capital Chorus Website: www.hcc.org.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/HarbourCapitalChorus Join us for a night of singing any time! We'd love to see you. We meet on Monday nights from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at Onslow College,... more
[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...
[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...
The Graduate Choir NZ with Nicholas Sutctliffe (piano) perform "Te Aroha" by Te Puoho Katene (NZ, 1927-2010) on TVNZ's Praise Be. --- English translation: These precious gifts have been given to us Faith, hope and love. You ask: "What is the grea... more
[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...
[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 ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many community choir members enjoy practising at home. And so they should. Ernest Williams, tenor, Croydon Male Voice Choir by Philip Talmage ...
[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach. Pho...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Out come all the favourite songs that everyone loves – songs that you’ve sung hundreds of times before. photo by John Bencina ...