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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances. photo by Ben Dodson Churches are usually very welcoming (and often fairly cheap), but with their fixed architecture they can be l... 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’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike: “Where do you get all your songs from?” Well, here’s the short answer to this simple question: &ldqu... 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] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing close together. photo by James Gathany So what... 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] Some time ago I tried a new idea (for me any way) for helping people to learn songs. Photo by Ramesh Lalwani I decided to associate a different movement/ gesture with each musical phrase to see ... 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 the kinds of singing that I like (I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!). Now I want to give you some concrete examples of the kinds of singing that I love. ... read more
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Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor. We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience members. My experience has led me to program hundreds of piec... 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] Nat started his choir four years ago. He has slowly built the numbers up to a fairly stable 35 or so, but thinks it’s time for a change. photo by wcc.webster If he auditions, does it mean... read more
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This year in Denmark we are so lucky to host the world’s biggest music competition: the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. We work under the tagline #JoinUs and aim to invite everyone to join us and celebrate the music at the Eurovision in May. We wish to make a gigantic virtual choir with people from all of ... 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 in Now THAT’S what I call singing! Volume 1 I shared some of my favourite songs from Europe: Corsica, Georgia, Russian orthodox, gypsy, the Balkans and Bulgaria. This week it’s t... 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] There is (apparently) a proverb from Zimbabwe that says: “If you can walk, then you can dance. If you can talk, then you can sing.” Zulu nation by nualabugeye Exactly! The whole of ... read more
