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blog: When it comes to choirs and singing are you specialist or generalist?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last time I wrote about whether it’s better to be over-rehearsed or under-prepared. I talked about people who like to spend a long time working on on...

blog: How can similar choirs be so different?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Over the years I have run choirs and singing groups all based on the same principles, but in different locations. The general mix of genders, ages, backgro...

blog: Song meanings lost in translation

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I have to admit that I’m not really a lyric person. I might have been listening to a particular pop song in English for years when I suddenly realise...

blog: A choir is a shining example of the perfect community

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last weekend I ran a singing workshop for 40 strangers. As always everyone worked well together (no prima donnas!) and we produced a wonderful sound at the...

blog: If you're planning to go a-wassailing, this is for you!

If you are looking for pieces for Christmas for 2pt, Unison, SAB, STB, SATB, Upper voices, lower voices, MVC then this might be of interest.... just message us if you would like any sample copies https://www.timknightmusic.com/post/here-we-come-a-w...

blog: Ablaze Records 'New Choral Voices Vol 4' out now and we're on it!

Read all about it and our special offer to celebrate it's release! https://www.timknightmusic.com/post/requiem-makes-a-blaze Please get in touch with us if you have any comments or queries.... mail@timknightmusic.com

blog: The lost generation of singers – why no provision for the under 50s?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The Sing Up programme for schools was set up by the UK government in January 2007 and was funded by them until April 2012. Their aim is to “give ever...

blog: Outdoor singing performances – tips and tricks

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I really, really don’t like performing outdoors (I’ll come to why in a moment)! But sometimes it’s unavoidable, so what can we do to make...

blog: Learning to love the sound of your own voice

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I recently wrote about some of the reasons why you might think you can’t sing.   Suessian megaphone by theparadigmshifter   One of th...

blog: How welcoming is your choir?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I bet you think your choir is a wonderful, friendly little community that welcomes newcomers with open arms. But what if I told you that new members might fi...