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  • How to get the most out of singing online – a guide for singers

    Added June 24, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 799 views - 0 comments
    [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’ve not had a huge amount of... read more

  • Is your choir name fit for purpose?

    Added June 17, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 748 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of choir it is.But choirs change over time. Maybe your choir name doesn’t fit what you do any longer. different kinds of choir names There are many ways of naming a choir. Plent... read more

  • Discover the joys of singing on your own

    Added June 10, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 528 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Opportunities to sing with others, especially in harmony, are very rare when you’re confined to your house. This could be a chance to discover the joys of singing on your own.   Like many of you I love singing in harmony. It’s someth... read more

  • How to sing songs from other cultures more authentically

    Added June 3, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 696 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about why you shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English. T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) This week I want to consider how you might make songs from other cultures sound more ‘authentic&rsq... read more

  • Don’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English

    Added May 27, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 660 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people are put off when they come across a song with foreign words. They prefer to sing songs in English. photo by Chell Hill Not only are they missing out on so much great music, but it also widens your cultural horizons. Here’s why you s... read more

  • Make singing part of your five-a-day for wellbeing

    Added May 20, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 740 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing There has been a lot of research to show how beneficial simple things are to our general well-be... read more

  • The sound of silence – rediscovering the art of listening

    Added May 13, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 546 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] With far fewer people around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normally notice. It made me realise that in our usually busy daily lives, many of us have lost the art of listening. It’s time to reconnect with the world... read more

  • 10 things choir leaders can do when stuck at home

    Added May 6, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 751 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is a choir leader without a choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help keep your choral and music interests alive.In a recent post (10 things singers can do at home wh... read more

  • How to sing harmony on your own

    Added April 29, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1380 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own. 1. use your choir’s teaching resources If you’re in a choir, there&rsq... read more

  • 10 things singers can do at home when there’s no choir to go to

    Added April 15, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1672 views - 0 comments
    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 10 ideas.It’s not just during a pandemic that you might not be able to get to choir. th... read more