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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are times when it’s not been appropriate for an audience to clap. Funerals and weddings are the obvious ones. photo by Linda Thomas But not getting applause can throw singers. Maybe it mea... read more
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Run to the hills and join us in June for a joyful weekend of singing in the heart of the beautiful Peak District! Find out all about it and how to book via this link: https://www.timknightmusic.com/events/singing-weekend-nightingale-centre-peak-district
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As choir starts back after a break, you might notice a few new faces in the ranks. photo by Scott A. Thornbloom Bringing in new recruits maintains the lifeblood of a choir, but what are the pros... 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 something different and special about a residential learning experience. photo by Martyn Gorman A whole day of singing is great, but to spend an entire weekend (or even a week) with a b... 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 have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments about the standard of singing have sometimes been off-hand, sarc... 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] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly. photo by Cristian V. Why is this and how can you learn to sing quietly?When we’re as... 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] Just because you as a singer have a great time in a concert doesn’t mean it went well. Happy audience by Ekke Vasli Just because you as a choral director felt the rehearsal went much be... read more
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Greetings to all Choir Lovers! I am so excited to be a part of the growing world choir phenomenon. So many possibilities exist for singers, composers, and lovers of vocal music to connect and collaborate not only musically, but socially as well. Having been in choirs and orchestras since I was very young, I am so glad ... read more
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How to Handle Negative Comments was first published in the Embro Thistle Singers Blog. As much as it pains us to admit, we do get negative comments from time to time. How we handle those can set a tone for our choirs. Getting upset or defensive can create a combative climate. Bowing to each n... read more
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CD cover In May, 1997, we recorded our first CD, a Christmas Carol collection, named for Pierre's original lullaby-like Christmas carol, Qui creavit celum. It became the title track which started a tradition -- each of our Christmas CDs to date have an original carol by Pierre as the title track. It has 27 Ch... read more
