[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I often get asked this, along with “How can I Sing high without hurting myself?” photo by Allisonnik there is no quick fix, but here are some ...

[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 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 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 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...

Reading Phoenix Choir perform Bogoroditse Devo, a setting of text taken from the Russian Orthodox All-night vigil ceremony. the words are a prayer to Mary, theotokos Virgin, rejoice, (or: Rejoice, O Virgin theotokos) Mary full of grace, the Lord is ...  moreReading Phoenix Choir perform Bogoroditse Devo, a setting of text taken from the Russian Orthodox All-night vigil ceremony. the words are a prayer to Mary, theotokos Virgin, rejoice, (or: Rejoice, O Virgin theotokos) Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, for thou hast borne the Saviour of our souls. Recorded during the choir's Annual Concert at Reading Concert Hall in January 2013 and conducted by David Crown. 'From the Flames' CD which is available to buy on our website or through digital outlets. www.readingphoenixchoir.com  less

Originally from: film ‘the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King’ Lyrics and music: Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, Annie Lennox Arrangement: Alan Billingsley Sound: Johan De Cock Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "Game ...  moreOriginally from: film ‘the Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King’ Lyrics and music: Fran Walsh, Howard Shore, Annie Lennox Arrangement: Alan Billingsley Sound: Johan De Cock Performed by Universitair Koor Antwerpen at their Spring Concert "Game of tones" on May 13, 2014.  

[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...

Hear My Prayer by Henry Purcell. Live Performance by the Madison Choral Project, Albert Pinsonneault conducting, December 21st, 2013.