[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...

It's a great tribute to The skill and Warm-heartedness of The group of wonderful people that makes up Albion that YET AGAIN we have sold out a concert in Sheffield before The day. I'm proud of you all that you create and perpetuate something in which so m...

Live sounds and impressions from our concert "Cold Hands Warm Hearts" 10-12-2019 "Den LaeThemschen Vriendenkring" Sint-Martens-Latem

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir] 'Tis The season to be poorly. A Warm rehearsal room is The ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing c...

[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...

[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...

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]   It’s The final rehearsal before your big concert. The Warm up is over and everyone is ready to go. But a handful of singers (The usual suspects...

It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills.  All of us do it, most of The time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for The adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing Warm ups and he loves takin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From The Front of The Choir]   In your singing lessons and choir Warm ups you’re bombarded with exercises and technical advice about posture, breathing, enunciation, pitching...