Sung at a choral course in Nottingham in 1977 Sing we and chant it While love doth grant it Not long youth lasteth And old age hasteth Now is best leisure To take our pleasure All things invite us Now to delight us Hence, care, be packing! No ... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Morning St...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of singers in any ci...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes old choir repertoire becomes stale. Photo by quinn.anya Well-loved songs start to wear out and lose their sparkle. What can ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Have you ever been swept along by the enthusiasm of a singing session only to feel drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs? ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I started my most recent community choir The OK Chorale back in 2011 I decided it wasn’t going to be a performing choir. Brig...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The rehearsal begins and the Altos looks around in panic: “Where’s Carol?” Carol is a strong, confident singer, but she’s not here thi...
An evening of stunning Bulgarian harmonies and fiery irregular rhythms in the beautiful surroundings of St Luke's Church - Kingston. Veda Slovena Bulgarian Choir with special guests Perunika Trio will perform Bulgarian Christmas carols, wedding and love s... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] One place I work at, they call my workshops ‘singers weekends’. Somebody once told me they couldn’t come on one ...
