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blog: Confession: I don’t like to sing much

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   You know those people who sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them.   ...

blog: Name that tune! – earworms, musical memory and other strange phenomena

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Sometimes I only have to hear two notes of a song and I know what it is.   Photo by bishib70   Often I join in with someone singing a song...

blog: We’ve come to sing, not to learn!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing.   Photo by Rex Pe   But first they have to spend time learning songs. &nbs...

blog: How to sing – the definitive guide

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   “How to sing” is one of the most common requests I get. The answer is simple: open your mouth and let the sound out.   photo by ...

Bright Morning Stars
video: Bright Morning Stars

Mabe Ladies choir perform Bright Morning Stars, a Kentucky folk hymn arranged by Jay Althouse in Concert at Caldicot Leisure Centre with Caldicot Male Voice choir. Sept 6 2014 Conductor Amanda Ward, Accompanist Rico Gerber

blog: 10 reasons why people don’t join choirs (but love to sing)

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I know quite a few people who love to sing with others, but somehow don’t ever get around to joining a choir or attending a singing workshop. &n...

blog: Arranging songs for your choir 2: the basics of arranging

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about choosing suitable songs to arrange.   Photo by the incredible how   This week I want to get down to the nitty...

Psalm 149 - Joshua Bauder
video: Psalm 149 - Joshua Bauder

The Deo Cantamus Chorale and Northern Lights Ringers present the world premiere performance during our October 23, 2010 concert, "How Sweet the Sound". Amanda Norman, viola Brian Norman, cello Judy Witta, organ Sarah Joseph, soprano soloist

blog: The singers who didn’t like warm ups (and what became of them)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Once upon a time there were two singers: Olga and Little Erik. They  did not like choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Littl...

blog: The art of persuasion: how to get people to book in advance

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   "Places strictly limited." "Book now to avoid disappointment!" "To be sure of a place, please send a cheque." "Last year we sold out, so reserve a pl...