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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success. photo by Andy Armstrong But ask individuals about how they think it went and some people will think it was terrible. Some... read more
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Dear All! The London based choir Chantage is during this autumn recording some of my most performed sacred music. You can read more about the project in the following link and I would be delighted if you would help support Chantage by ordering your copy. http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/chantage-and-the-chor... read more
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http://fiestalonia.net/fest/training-...onductors/ One of the most important components of all the international choral festivals organized by Fiestalonia is the education and direct exchange of experience between the members of the choirs and the choir conductors. However, sometimes the cont... 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 just love anything that’s finely honed, all shined up, squeaky clean, highly skilled and perfectly rendered. Not me. Give me imperfection and humanity any time! darling, you... 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] Choirs are not meeting at the moment so lots of you have gone online to sing. Given that it will be just you singing at a screen, what can you do to get the most out of an online singing session? DISCLAIMER: I&rsq... read more
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The Crossing: A Christmas Concert The Metropolitan Museum of Art Sunday, December 22nd, 6:00 pm $60, Bring the Kids for $1, 30 years and under $15 "The Crossing, under their director, Donald Nally, have a rich, warm and beautifully focused sound . . ." —New York Times The highly praised a cappella ch... read more
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Early bird dealine for this weekend ends on Friday 22 April, £20 per person extra after that date. SING FOLK SONGS OF EASTERN EUROPE — residential weekend Friday 22 July 2016 5pm to Sunday 24 July 2016 2pm Brathay Hall Ambleside LA22 0HP Cumbria, Lake District Cost: £185 (superior t... read more
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Classic Choral Society's 58th year begins in just a few weeks! As CCS launches into the next rehearsal season, we look forward to welcoming new and returning singers. Our first rehearsal will take place on Monday evening, January 16, 2017, at 7:30PM. The first rehearsal is a very important one. On that evening the musi... read more
