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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Most singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what gives it its unique flavour. If anybody else took over your choir ... read more
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Play It Forward invites all singers from around the globe to participate in the creation of a virtual music video of the first movement – THE PROTEST from ECOTORIO - a ground breaking new climate change choral work. ABOUT ECOTORIO Commissioned by Play It Forward, ECOTORIO has been composed by our award-winning ... 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]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what are your options for staying interested?I try very hard to make s... 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’ll know by now that I believe that everyone can sing. Apparently this irritates some people who really think that they can’t sing. Why is that? everyone can sing … I was reminded the other day of ... read more
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12th International choir and orchestra festival in Cracow (Poland)29.09. - 03.10.2021 CRACOW – one of the twelve most important towns in the worldThe former capital of Poland is one of Europe’s last undiscovered destinations by mass tourism. Here the Holy Father Pope John Paul II served as a Bishop for m... read more
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11th International festival of choirs and orchestras in Prague (Czech Republic)25.08. - 29.08.2021 PRAGUE – one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolesExperience the Golden City on the Vltava with its flair and numerous sights like the famous Prague Castle, Cathedral of St. Vitus, Charles Bridge, and the G... 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’ve been praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I find it quite easy (most of the time!) to be patient when leading... 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]Many singers come to choir – especially “singing for fun” groups – to get away from the stresses of regular life. They love to sing and find it a relaxing escape from the daily grind. photo by Aka ... 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 choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create your own exciting new warm up exercises. I’ll show you how.&nb... read more
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10th International choir and orchestra festival in Paris (France)18.08. - 22.08.2021 PARIS - city of love, dreams and sensesNobody can think of Paris without various associations and a multitude of pictures crossing their mind: the river Seine, the Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Napoleon, the Arc de Triumphe, the Champs-E... read more
