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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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Mantras and chanting have been integral parts of various spiritual and meditative practices for centuries, and their benefits are supported by both ancient wisdom and modern research. Here are some key benefits of chanting and mantra singing. Benefits of Chanting and Mantra Singing 1. *Str... read more
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Am I charismatic? How would I know?And what am I supposed to do about it? Charisma can be a problematic subject for conductors. We are told that it is an essential element for musical leadership, but we are also told it is a magical quality that nobody can control. People with all the musical skills and person... read more
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It is the start of the festive season here in New Zealand. Summer is here and our summer holidays will soon be upon us, but the Harbour Capital Chorus is busier than ever. As is our tradition before Christmas, the chorus is fully involved in spreading a little Chrstmas cheer all over our city. &n... 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] I met a painter a while back and he asked me if I was an artist. I told him that I didn’t paint, but that I worked with music. He then asked: “Where do you think the music resides? Is it in the written score?... read more
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Hi! Recently I launched a really nice YouTube Channel called "Choral Good Vibes Project". People can download the arrangements for free! Here is one of the most recent videos: True Colors Here is the description of the channel: "The idea here is to share good vibes using a combination of: ... 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 friend of mine asked the other day: “How do you find songs? And how do you do vocal arrangements of them?” Photo by Jorge Franganillo/ Well, it’s a long story and I certainly... 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] Gareth Malone returned to UK television back in 2013 with a second series of The Choir: Sing While You Work. The choirmaster went into five different organisations to form workplace choirs which then competed again... read more
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There is truly something at #MISF19 that will appeal to everyone’s musical tastes. Be Challenged, Inspired and Entertained. Now in its tenth year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for all choirs, singing groups and individual singers, is proud to present a bigger and even more diverse program over the Q... read more
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I’m a composer who is looking to collaborate with choirs to produce recordings for new choral pieces. The titles I am looking to record come in a variety of genres: sacred, secular, children’s, wedding, graduation, new hymns, and a choral ghost story. The pieces have variety of voicings available such as &n... read more
