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This post was orginally published on Embro Thistle Singers blog. When I was 15, I took singing lessons from the nuns at "The Pines". These ladies were well respected for the results they achieved in musical training. Our performance group of 8, all dressed in blue taffeta gowns were in the small room onc... read more
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Singkronies Chamber Choir is extremely happy to welcome our new conductor, Charlotte Botha into our midst. Rehearsals are under way for our first project together: "Bernstein, Barber & Beatles", for which performances will take place at the end of November. Here is some more info about Charlotte: Char... 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] Last time I looked at what music notation is for and if you need it to sing. Sight reading by discopalace This week I’d like to lay out what I think are the benefits and shortfalls of using she... read more
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Perfect or Absolute Pitch Being able to recognise a pitch without an external reference is called absolute pitch, commonly referred to as perfect pitch. This is a rare trait. Studies show around one in ten thousand people have perfect pitch however many never discover they have it. This video is absolutely fascin... 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] Many people look back to the good old days when we all used to gather round a piano and sing for hours, or join in a good sing-song down the local pub. Singing round Grandpa's piano by betsythedivine ... read more
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The best choir achieves a grace and beauty that is greater than the sum of its parts. But this is not an effect that can be created overnight. Individual talent and confidence is essential, but to really achieve new heights, every member of your choir needs to learn how to listen to one another while they are sing... 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] Singing is very simple really: you open your mouth and the sound comes out. photo by chaosmunkey But we often allow our heads (and doubts and expectations and fears and ...) to get in the way. ... 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] Most choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter). photo by Timothy Valentine Apart from missing the singing and your choir friends, what will yo... 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] Instead of writing this, I should be planning a one-off two-hour singing workshop for this Saturday. I’m also starting to think of what I’ll do with my new singing group when it starts next week. ... read more
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[This post was previously published on our blog, "Backstage at Encore Tours"] Photo courtesy of oopsydaisy.com Last week we began counting down the top destinations for musical travel that are right here in the United States. This week we complete that list by presenting you with our top 5! 5) Chicago, Illinois ... read more
