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blog: Looking forward/ Looking back

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Time to look forward to the coming year.   with thanks to my lovely assistant Susie Mendelsson   Look back first to realise all the big mis...

blog: Exactly who’s in charge of my choir?! – how to deal with change

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact me if you want to submit a question that I will answer in a future blog post. &n...

blog: How long is the ideal choir session?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There’s a gig coming up and you’ve still got work to do. Do you keep bashing out the notes until everyone’s perfect or do you rehea...

blog: How to lead your choir when you’re just not in the mood

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all have off days, even choir leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matte...

Willow Singers
group: Willow Singers

We are a non-auditioned women's choir based in South Leicestershire. We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere and the quality of our singing. We are let by Will Welsford who gives his considerable experience to help us find our best voices. We sing...  more

Sai Kung Singers
group: Sai Kung Singers

A community-based Mixed adult choir with members of varying ages and abilities from all around the globe. We rehearse one evening per week in Sai Kung (Hong Kong)

blog: Singing out of tune isn’t always a bad thing

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There was an article by Alex Petridis in The Guardian a few years back in which he claimed that:   “singing out of tune can convey emotions tha...

blog: Can auditioned choirs still be ‘community’ choirs?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Nat started his choir four years ago. He has slowly built the numbers up to a fairly stable 35 or so, but thinks it’s time for a change.   &n...

blog: Handy hints for hesitant singers – 10 tips for singers new to choirs

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It can be tough joining a new choir, especially if you’re an under-confident singer.   Painting ("Little little girl 29") by susie mendelss...

blog: Asking for sheet music in a ‘learn by ear’ choir

[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. Philippa writes:  ...