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A Centenary performance of Sir Arthur Somervell's cantata The Passion of Christ at Leeds Minster Sunday 30 March 2014 beginning at 6.30pm. On Sunday 30th March, a centenary performance of Arthur Somervell's rarely heard 1914 work, "The Passion of Christ", is presented by the St. Peter's Singers in Leeds Minster at... read more
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North Shore’s Children’s Choir is on tour this month, and their Wellington concert is a special programme combined with a choir from the Hutt Valley- The Major Minors Children’s Choir. Both choirs between them have singers ranging from age 4-14. Musical Director of the North Shore... 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] Last week I wrote about what makes a song ‘easy’. This week I’ll look at specific types of easy songs: rounds, chants and call & response songs. rounds The easiest son... read more
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Half of California’s school music programs have been canceled in the last eight years. This is removing an important tool for childhood development. Below, we will look at how singing helps brain development and how to pick up the slack where the schools are failing. The Benefits of Learning to Sing Learni... 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 like being in charge, as do most choir and singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling people what to do and helping them to sing the best that they can. Trouble is it’s ... read more
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This year I had the opportunity to capture the journey of the Grande Prairie Boys' Choir up in Canada. It was an incredible experience. I appreciated seeing the way the conductor (Jeannie Vanwynsberghe Pernal) helped steer the choir through all the ups, downs, and ever-changing restrictions. I hope this sort doc brings... read more
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[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across the globe. Your experiences may differ from mine, so do feel free t... read more
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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert. People seem unusually relaxed and more people start turning up late for rehearsals. What’s going on h... read more
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The School of Hard Knocks' exciting new Gospel choir is here! This exciting new choir will be conducted by the brilliant Dr Kathleen McGuire and the amazing Dr Jonathon Welch AM with sensational new arrangements of toe-tapping, soul-stirring, hand-clapping Gospel music!! The Hallelujah Gospel C... read more
