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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Despite an apparent re-awakened interest in singing, we don’t sing together like we used to. TV programmes like X Factor, The Voice and Britain’s Got Talent show how popular singing still is... 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 2010 artist Susan Philipsz won the Turner Prize for "a sound piece consisting of her own frail beautiful voice singing a Scottish lament over the black waters of the Clyde". When her nomination was discussed on ... read more
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INVITATION to theFiladelfia Choir Festival May 19 – 23 , 2016 :The Musical City of EuropeFeaturing the Paolo Serrao Special Award Competitions / ItalyAPPLICATIONS ARE OPENDon't forget to register your Choir!Please, send your application by 30 January 2016Please visit our website : www.associazione-melody.comThe C... read more
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Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years On! Now celebrating their 10th Anniversary year, the ARIA... 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] There have been plenty of UK television programmes over the years which have involved solo singing auditions such as The Voice and X Factor. Comments about the standard of singing have sometimes been off-hand, sarc... 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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If you are looking for a tuneful large-scale choral work to perform with your choir - you might like to consider a new SATB arrangement by John Whittaker of Vaughan Williams' Folk Songs of The Four Seasons' (duration 50 minutes) - which was originally written for just upper voices. This arrangement has been succe... 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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Guest Choir Director, Volunteer Position Manda Wilderness Community Trust Lago District, Niassa Province, Mozambique Description of the Position: The primary purpose of this position is to help plan and run the Manda Wilderness Choir Festival. In its fifth year, the festival... read more
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School of Hard Knocks & Melbourne International Singers Festival present: TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY Dr Kirby Shaw, Presenter. Work with the most popular arranger in the world! Kirby Shaw from the United States is a world-renowned expert in choral music education. In this in... read more
