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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of singers in any circumstances can prove to be difficult. Photo by -barti... 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] Of course it depends on how complex the song is and how many verses there are. Photo by Frodo Babbs But how long does it take to really get a song under your belt so you can sing it confidently ... 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 many regular readers will know, I hate a choir in uniform. However, it is a good idea to have some kind of unifying dress code and also to show your audience that you’ve made an 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] Last week I wrote about what makes a song ‘easy’. This week I’ll look at specific types of easy songs: rounds, chants and call & response songs. rounds The easiest son... 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] Apparently singing is the UK’s second most popular activity after sport. Photo by Shaunette Babb According to The Guardian from December 2006: “there are more than 25,... read more
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First published on http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/08/03/the-great-plague-fire-of-london-featuring-music-by-handel-part-rautavaara-tallis-mendelssohn/ 'Themes & Variations' by Kelly Galbraith It seems every week or so when I listen to the radio or flip through the Globe and Mail, I am learning about a n... 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] Last time (Tuning up – where do start notes come from?) I talked about my aim of being able to give out a single note to my choir, instead of having to give a note to each separate part. Now I want to look at which ... read more
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First published: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/07/24/cleopatra/ “Fool! Don’t you see now that I could have poisoned you a hundred times had I been able to live without you.” Cleopatra A summer vacation ritual of mine is to crack the covers of a couple of Shakespear... read more
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And on National Albion Press Coverage Day, why not go the whole hog and read about Albion Ales in The Star, Sheffield too? Follow the link and find out our exciting news - Ale and singing! What an opportunity yo hit the right note!
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Praise in Public for legitimate accomplishment, don’t pander. Create challenging but attainable goals; short term, mid-term and long term. Take trips to both destinations and festivals, combined trips are best Schedule concerts and performances, 3+ per term, this is especially for ... read more
