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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] [NB this post is about UK copyright laws. Although the situation will be similar in other countries, the various copyright and performing rights agencies and websites will obviously be different] I wrote extensively abo... read more
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Half of California’s school music programs have been canceled in the last eight years. This is removing an important tool for childhood development. Below, we will look at how singing helps brain development and how to pick up the slack where the schools are failing. The Benefits of Learning to Sing Learni... read more
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meeting music is excited to announce the First International Honor Choirs in Budapest directed by Artistic Directors Henry Leck, USA, and Gábor Hollerung, Hungary. The INTERNATIONAL HONOR CHOIRS will perform as part of the OAKE-Recommended choral festival, Laurea Mundi Budapest, July 9-13, 2... 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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Have a look inside - find out where competitions will be held at Laurea Mundi Budapest and the International Honor Choirs, where Artistic Directors Henry Leck, Treble Choir, and Gábor Hollerung, Mixed Choir, will conduct a program celebrating the legacy of Zoltán Kodály which will premiere a new Hu... read more
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Based in the heart of the city, London City Singers is a lively and ambitious small Sweet Adelines chorus. We’re after a musical director who has the skills and knowledge to help us develop our great sound and fresh style. Barbershop experience would be nice, but isn’t essential. Interested? Please... read more
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Back for the second year running but hoping there will be no snow this time, The OK Chorale are delighted to present their annual spring concert at St. Mary’s Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk on Saturday 29 March at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 (£2 under 16s), all profits to the charity WaterAid. ... read more
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COME AND SING Bray Choral Society are hosting a Come and Sing performance of the Vivaldi Gloria at St. Peter's Church, Little Bray (behind the Coach Inn, more-or-less opposite Lidl/Statoil filling station) on Sunday 23rd March All singers are welcome to take part Director: Frank Kelly ... 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] Sometimes I only have to hear two notes of a song and I know what it is. Photo by bishib70 Often I join in with someone singing a song only to realise that I’m singing a completely different on... read more
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The Hutt Valley Singers with Musical Director Joanne Roelofs, present their first concert for the year on Sunday, May 1 at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt. New Zealand. Titled "Gloria", the concert features Vivaldi's Gloria as the main work to be performed. Joining the choir for this wo... read more
