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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I want to share with you how I view open-access community choirs. I’d like to think that the choirs I run are a bit different from most other ‘choirs’ and that my approach to singing ... read more
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National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) is holding auditions in Glasgow on Monday 3 December, to find outstanding young singers to join with singers from across Great Britain. NYCGB offers the best young singers from across Great Britain exceptional performance experiences and vocal tuition on residenti... 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] When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach. Photo by Amir Taj There is such a range of different &lsquo... read more
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Most singers know Messiah pretty well, but how would you feel having to walk out on stage for a complete Messiah performance without your score? That's exactly what the members of Bristol Choral Society will be doing this Saturday 22 December at Colston Hall Bristol at 7.30pm.At about 10pm they will walk back ... 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] People come to my singing workshops because they love to sing. Photo by Rex Pe But first they have to spend time learning songs. This is most evident for those of us who teach songs by ear. ... 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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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I ran a gospel singing weekend recently. One of the songs was flagging a bit so I suggested people ham it up a bit and be more “American”. Miranda Sings by Gage Skidmore. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 v... read more
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The community choir I direct recently performed at an assisted living facility in San Diego. After the performance, one of the choir members asked me how I thought we’d done. I went over in my mind the usual choir stuff: We could be more confident with our entrances, we need to remember to... read more
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Hello everyone, I wanted to let you know about a book/ cd set that Ive just published. It's a collection of Makwayera style songs from Zimbabwe and includes 12 transcriptions and an accompanying CD of field recordings (24 tracks). Makwayera singing is a rich tradition: those of you familiar with South African ... read more
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Over the Queen’s Birthday Weekend, 8 - 12 June. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of musical experiences including............ WORKHOPS & CONCERTS GALORE – MISF 2017 will see a new range of musical opportunities for singers and choirs to workshop & perform at our Festival home, BEST OF BRITISH IS BACK!... read more
