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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choirs will be starting back soon after a long break. photo by velkr0 This is the perfect time to shake things up a bit if you feel things have gone a bit stale. It’s very easy for s... 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 went to see a concert by Village Harmony this week. It was over an hour long and included an amazing variety of songs from around the world: Georgia, USA, Bulgaria, South Africa – including some pretty smar... 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] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers on my own blog.Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. A choir leader asks: “I would very much appreciate yo... 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 don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it. ... read more
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Originally posted: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/06/12/the-song-of-the-sirens-the-ultimate-femme-fatales-with-music-by-alison-krauss-debussy-wagner-gliere-parry/ Deeply embedded in my DNA is not only a desire, but a primal need to be near water. I am fortunate that I live so close to the Humber R... read more
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You want your voice to work at its best no matter the time or season. However, life has surprises and sometimes your voice may experience some difficulties. There are days your voice feels like an ice block and other days, it’s easy to go with the flow and you don’t need to put any effort. ... 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] This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and confidence building. Photo by asmythie When I ask... read more
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Our next round of auditions will be held at St. Columba church, 24 Sandridge, Ottawa, Ontario, consecutive Wednesdays Aug 21, Aug 28 and Sept. 4, 2013. We are looking for Tenors and Basses. PLEASE RETWEET! 2013 Stairwell Caroller #Auditions now ... 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] Occasionally a rehearsal goes totally pear-shaped and I have no idea why. photo by hebedesign Despite my best efforts everything goes horribly wrong, and there’s no easy explanation. Pe... 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] Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else. Photo by Trish Steel In a large choir, it’s not too much of a problem, but the smaller the group, the mo... read more
