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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I found myself last week arranging a bunch of songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed. Smiley face stickers by South Carolina's Northern Kingdom &... read more
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GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY BLESSED SABBATH TO YOU ALL DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TOPIC: ONENESS KEY TEXT: And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast love... 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 regularly get emails out of the blue from various singing groups scattered across the globe asking for gigs. Recently I had one from a Russian ensemble, and before that one from a women’s group in the US. They al... 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 love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own. 1. use your choir’s teaching resources If you&... 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] The way an audience responds can affect our performance. In the absence of feedback, our most negative thoughts can raise their ugly heads. Bored audience by artfulblogger If an audience is unrespons... 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] Having written about starting your own community choir, in 2011 I put my money where my mouth is and started a brand new singing group – my first in 15 years. I learnt a lot from this process an... 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] A few years ago conductor Kenneth Woods posted an item on his blog, A View from the Podium, about the problems of having to repeat oneself constantly in rehearsals: As I was just saying. Photo by vernh... 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] Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I believe that everyone can sing. If you want to know more, you can read “Everyone can sing” – what the hell does that mean??!! photo... read more
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[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more
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I gave a TEDX talk about group singing. I had a very short time to hit all the crucials points. I'm sure I left many out, but I did my best! I hope it gets more people to join choirs and other groups of people who sing together.
