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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A few years ago I started a discussion on my blog about Why men won’t sing. time for another song by willposh At around the same time I sent out an email to everyone on my mailing list a... read more
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Beyond the Music: Building Community in our musical ensembles, Part V Building Esprit de Corps in our Choirs 1) Learn names and backgrounds of students 2) Know the singers outside of choir and be aware of their interests and pursuits 3) ... read more
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A virtually full Bridgnorth Baptist Church enjoyed a very varied summer concert programme from Bridgnorth Choral Society and their guests on Saturday evening with songs from musical theatre to grand opera. Oldbury Wells School Vocal Group ‘Encore’ joined the Choral Society once again to pro... read more
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Praise in Public for legitimate accomplishment, don’t pander. Create challenging but attainable goals; short term, mid-term and long term. Take trips to both destinations and festivals, combined trips are best Schedule concerts and performances, 3+ per term, this is especially for ... read more
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Originally published as http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/07/05/women-who-rule-part-2-choral-music-inspired-by-the-queen-of-sheba-catherine-the-great-queen-krystina-wasa/ According to bookies, it would be in my best interest to place my loonies on the Venus symbol in favour of Prince William... read more
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Previously published:http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/07/03/325/ I was never one of those little girls that played dress-up in princess costumes and K-Mart tiaras preferring instead to pretend I was a famous detective carrying around a notebook and magnifying glass, or sporting a beret, assuming the identity... read more
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Melbourne International Singers Festival 2014 & Melbourne Eisteddfod 2014 - confirmed for JUNE 4-9, 2014..... Put this in your diary NOW and watch www.singersfestival.org for updates! Australia’s Most Exciting Festival For Choirs And Singers Of All Styles And Ages!
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Walking home after choir one night my friend and fellow chorister Barbara and I agreed the hardest piece we’ve ever done was Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis. Here’s what I wrote about it at the time, (referring specifically to the Credo section): No human can sing this. Aliens can s... read more
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Okay- so I've been a bit slack about blogging lately. Not that I have been idol- there is so much to blog about but 24 hours in a day a full time job and more music than I can ever learn to play means there isn't enough time! In the last month I've been taking rehearsals from the keyboard as our Mu... read more
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1) Public Thank You’s 2) Honoring graduates Choral organizations benefit when they excel at celebrating and honoring the accomplishments of their greatest contributors. Fo... read more
