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Bridgnorth Choral Society are delighted to announce and welcome the appointment of local musician Sally Barras as their new accompanist. Originally from the South-east, Sally obtained a BMus(Hons) degree from Cardiff University before relocating to Bridgnorth, where she has found the inspiration to pursu... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] To sit or not to sit, that is the question. Whether ‘tis better to be standing whilst singing, or to rest one’s weary bottom on the nearest chair. Photo by Malingering I’ve tried bo... read more
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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are quite a few choirs out there made up entirely of blind singers. There are also many famous individual blind singers (Stevie Wonder, Andrea Bocelli), groups (The Blind Boys of Alabama) and even whole traditions ... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Apparently there is more to life than just singing (can’t imagine what), so occasionally you may have to miss a choir rehearsal (not me though!). photo by nataliej Here are some tips for c... read more
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We are pleased to publish our interview with Mr Jeffrey Wynn Davies who is going to be the Head of our Jury for the Fesival The Golden Voices of Barcelona 2017! Mr Jeffrey Wynn Davies 1 What are you most looking forw... read more
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Hi everyone, Our latest article on EasyEarTraining.com, "Practical Listening Skills for the Developing Choir" explains the listening skills required by choral singers (especially at school age) In every elementary classroom across the globe, teachers try to create a room full of good listeners.... read more
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Music has always had the powers to lift our spirits and make the day seem a little brighter. As we age, music can be one of the most comforting ways to connect with our favorite past-times. Hearing the song you once danced to with your sweetheart as a teenager or listening to a soundtrack from one of your favorite old ... read more
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Relax, research and ready yourself. A good audition can get be your ticket to sing in your fave group. Whether you are booking an audition for the Stairwell Carollers, or Googling "how to audition for a choir", I want to help you do your best at any choir tryout. Our choir holds auditions tw... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As I wrote recently (It’s summer – where have all the choir gone??!!), patchy attendance at regular choir sessions can be very frustrating. donkey photo by Clay Junell If you’re a co... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in Community Music at The Sage Gateshead. Part of the course involv... read more
