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With age, vocal cords become less flexible and most singers find that it becomes harder to hit the high notes as the years go by. This can become a challenge, especially for older choir members. It’s important to take care of your voice as it is susceptible to damage and overuse at any age and... 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] My real love is to teach a lot of relatively simple songs so people can spend more time singing and less time learning in a workshop (see We’ve come to sing, not to learn!). photo by Lucius Beebe Memoria... 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] Very, very few people are tone deaf. Tone deafness is an abnormality of the brain which can also affect the understanding of language and certain spatial abilities. So unless you are one of those rare individuals who ar... 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] Kirsten left a comment on my post How to be a good choir member. photo by Brandon Cripps She suggested that a good choir member should “go beyond the music”, i.e. get involved with t... 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] If you’re not a confident singer, your impulse will be to stand at the back and hide. But this is the worst possible place for you! life in the back row Unless you’re ... 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] Have you ever been swept along by the enthusiasm of a singing session only to feel drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs? Really, really tired by Evers' Project 365 Blog Have ... 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 rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform. the Big Night Out Community Choir for BBC Children in Need 2012 But there is an alternative: gather a bunch of strange... read more
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Dear Madam / Sir! Dear Choristers! Europe, Bulgaria, Balchik Would like to invite you to take part in Fourth International Choir Festival "Chernomorski zvutsi" – 4-8 June 2014 - the different festival open to all kinds of choirs, combining competition, festival programs and workshops. The For... read more
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[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This week I want to consider those skills that are needed to sing harmo... 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] I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me. Antony Gormley's Field for the British Isles by Simon Collison But if you’re a s... read more
