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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I had a girlfriend who believed that we are all capable of anything if we just put enough effort in. Photo by _foam She believed that if you fail at something or are not very good at it, then you jus... read more
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Welcome Ministry a communal response to poverty, presents the California premieres of Street Requiem: for those who have died on the street by Kathleen McGuire, Andy Payne & Jonathon Welch AM with additional orchestrations by Steven Couch Saturday, Aug 29 - 7pm Old First Presbyterian Church 1751 ... 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] Apparently it’s the summer break here in the UK. The weather is sunny, choir doesn’t start back until September, kids are off school and ice cream vans are cruising the streets. Photo by Yiannis L... 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] You know those people who sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them. Photo by k e e l y I love singing. I earn my living by... read more
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The Hutt Valley Singers and The Major Minors Children's Choir have both been nominated as finalists (Arts & Culture) Upper Hutt in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. For me, personally, this is a thrill as I accompany both choirs. The Major Minors Choir won the category last year so to be nomi... read more
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One of the things we find with our choir is that during the middle or the year (our New Zealand winter) , we're often plagued with choir members getting sick, wintery bitter weather (so nobody wants to leave their warm homes), or members taking trips to the pacific for sun, rest and relaxation. This year we de... 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 other weekend 50 singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languages and some with dance moves. The standard was... read more
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July 31st 2015 Deadlline Tomorrow ends the deadline to sign up for our Video Competition for Treble and Women's Choirs. http://www.wac-contest.eu/
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (Don't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in your choir). Photo by sludgegulper Then last we... read more
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Albion Win "The diction, intonation and ensemble is impeccable, and their dynamic range is magical - I have seldom heard quiet singing quite like it - barely audible but with an intensity of line and sound that is truly wonderful. They have the ability to work the acoustics of St John's like no other group I... read more
