[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at how you get beyond the written word if you've been learning lyrics from sheets of paper. This week I want to look a...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve suddenly realised I don’t know what to call myself any more. I used to be a ‘choirmaster’ (a term I got from Gareth Malone and...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm. and in ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of you know that I avoid using the ‘C’ word: choir. But there other similar terms that I find just as bad: chorus, chorale, chamber ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]We are all creatures of habit. Which is no bad thing until it starts to affect what we do adversely. photo by CTRLF5 How many bad habits have you got into ...
The Capital Hearings are a Mixed a cappella vocal ensemble based in Washington, DC. We perform a wide variety of music including classical favorites, jazz standards and contemporary pop arrangements.
A friendly choir of approximately 100 members meets weekly, August - April, on Tuesday evenings between 7.30 and 9.30, at the Ayr, Auld Kirk Halls, There is a modest annual subscription charge but, in return, members have the chance to sing wonderful chor... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform. the Big Night Out Community Choir for BBC Children in Need 201...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I was trawling through a bunch of choir websites the other day in order to send out some information about a workshop I’m running. I ...
The Major Minors Children's Choir (aged 5-12) are really looking forward to their concert "One Small Voice" on Sunday June 8th. The New Zealand based choir have been working on a variety of songs and this fun concert has something for every...