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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many community choirs have mixed tenor sections with men and women singing the same part. photo by Stefan Karpiniec That’s when things can get weird! Let’s look at what’s going on.There is often a short... 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] In many ways, we are all defined by the songs we choose to sing. Our favourite ditties say a lot about our tastes, background, age, religion and culture. photo by rgdaniel Songs and singing help to def... read more
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Beloved Grammy-nominated vocalist Jane Monheit performs a special program in celebration of Valentine's Day. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10028 212 570 3949 for tickets or visit http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/concerts-and-performances/a-valentine-from-jane... read more
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16th International choir and orchestra festival on Lake Garda (Italy)19.10. - 23.10.2023 LAKE GARDA (Italian: Lago di Garda) - the most mediterranean lake of all Italian Alpine lakes.To the alert eye the lake offers a spectacle of natural brightness and colours which makes this place a unique holiday destination for... read more
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MESSIAHHope and Salvation: the meaning of Handel's masterpieceby Stephen Thornton Handel’s Messiah is performed by thousands of choirs and choral societies across the world every year. The music is sublime, but how often do the singers or, indeed, the audience, stop to think about what it’s all... 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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Few places left. Apply today by sending an email to Artistic Director Yin-Chu Jou: yinchu@faf.org 1-800-526-2908 Apply for FAF’s 2014 Familiarization Travel Grant: a complimentary 5-night Familiarization Trip to Ireland! (Land-Only Offer; Airfare refunded upon choir's contract signing for Festiv... 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] A woman came up to me last Saturday and said “I like coming to your workshops because there are always lots of men”. Keen singers from The OK Chorale Little did she know that ... read more
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If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skills. If the anniversary of your choir is coming up or you want to ... read more
