[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   As They say: size doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts.   Measuring lung capacity with a spirometer The University of...

This was originally published on The Embro Thistle Singers blog.  The phrase is that curved line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain.  You start out with lots of excitement.  It is hard work to go up that slanted side an...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

The ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, The members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful pe...  moreThe ensemble is made up of approximately 70 Singers aged between 12 and 17 years. As well as attending weekly rehearsals, The members of this ensemble are committed to music studies and/or voice training. They also participate in a variety of wonderful performance opportunities, recordings and a touring program. Brisbane Birralee Voices is acknowledged on home shores and abroad as one of Australia's finest children's choirs. The program encourages young Singers to develop Their vocal technique and attain musical excellence and There is a strong focus on nurturing The individual in a broader sense. In addition to The excitement of achieving high artistic goals and The personal enrichment experienced by each member, There is an emphasis placed on The benefits of sharing Their gift of music with oThers and The intrinsic value of music within society. This helps develop generosity of spirit, tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity. They meet The demands of Their performance and touring schedule by ha...    less

We have an outdoor choir and baby/toddler friendly indoor choirs. We are welcoming, friendly and relaxed with no requirement for previous experience of The ability to read music.

[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...

This post was orginally found on our Embro Thistle Singers blog. I remember when we had Professional Development Days when I was teaching, The teachers would complain that They were more tired that day than from a whole day of teaching.  I had had...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Even though I’ve been teaching for almost 30 years, I still get affected by that glum-looking face in The third row.   ... and it's no...

If you’re a singer on your way to a voice lesson, rehearsal, or audition, it’s always good to do a bit of warming up in The car, because There are few things more annoying to music directors than Singers wasting time complaining that They&rsqu...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   Many’s The time I see Ann lean over to Gill (not Their real names) to help her get her part right. And every time I see a pained expression on ...