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12th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Venice and Jesolo (Italy)10.05. - 14.05.2023 VENICE – city of channels and gondolasSince 1987 Venice and its lagoon have been on the UNESCO-list of cultural heritage. For many people it is the most beautiful city in the world, and is especially fascinatin... 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 starting to rehearse again, both indoors and outdoors. Many are insisting that their singers wear masks. Archway Gospelish Choir, Sussex What are the difficulties (if any) of singing while wearing a mask? He... 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] Ann read my post The six qualities need to be a good choral director and it sparked off a quite a rant. photo by bagogames She has obviously had a bad experience. I thought I would share it with you. leading by fear (a... 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 occasionally run workshops for members of my choir to help improve their singing technique. photo by Intel Free Press I realised whilst teaching that all the singers had the necessary knowledge already, it was simply ... read more
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Say hello to Rayburn Tours’ new UK music tours for youth and adult groups! For over 55 years, Derby-based group tour operator, Rayburn Tours, has been helping music groups perform all around the world – and now they’re bringing things closer to home with their new UK trips for youth... read more
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The mantra of the Accessible Choral Library Series is that the pieces are accessible, affordable and appealing and, in these current times we find ourselves in, they are perfect for smaller group singing. Our latest release in the series meets all the criteria and is the perfect piece to learn for Christmas! 'How lies ... 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] We’re always told to focus on the meaning of the lyrics when singing a song in order to communicate it properly and to give some emotion to our delivery. But what if the lyrics are “lully lullay” or &ld... read more
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COSTA BARCELONA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025 11th International choir and orchestra festival in Calella on the Costa Barcelona (Spain)30.04. - 04.05.2025 COSTA BARCELONA – a true holiday paradiseSome attractions of this Catalonian region are its long, fine-sand beaches, the sea and its crystal-clear water holding in i... read more
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"From Where We Stand" is a stirring, patriotic anthem that is especially needed at this time. It is the finale song from the upcoming musical American Twistory with executive producer, Larry King, and it is available at no charge in the hopes that it will inspire all Americans. A lin... 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 have learnt a great deal since I started my first choir in 1997. WorldSong in Coventry, June 2000 If I were starting a choir again today I may well do things differently. my experience When I set up my first choir i... read more
