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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 a strange thing that happens in choirs just as a concert is coming up. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Benny Goodman at rehearsal by Fred Palumbo Then the concert tha... read more
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A Worcester, UK, choir is swapping its usual Cathedral surroundings for the bright lights of the rock arena after being asked to perform alongside global music legend Rick Wakeman. The Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir will be performing alongside the former Yes keyboard player and more recently ‘Grump... read more
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The Stairwell Carollers entry for 2013 included Pete's original arrangement of Iesous Ahatonnia For a number of our new Stairwellers this was a first -- to perform at Kiwanis! The director prepares... Every Kiwanis festival is different -- different... read more
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Melbourne International Singers Festival June 7-10, 2013 Stunning Showcase Concerts Headline Exciting New Festival! The School of Hard Knocks Institute is proud to present the first Melbourne International Singers Festival featuring a stunning array of concert and workshop events over the Queen&rsquo... read more
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It’s pretty amazing how we pigeon-hole people’s talents and skills. All of us do it, most of the time unknowingly. Our new temporary Musical Director, for the adults Choir I play piano for, has some amazing warm ups and he loves taking the choir through them. Sometimes it takes 15-20 minutes to war... 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 my series of posts on How to deal with song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain from, say, poetry, phone numbers or lines from a play. ... read more
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Sing together with your family this May Bank Holiday...Singers, workshops, rehearsals and a wide range of choral performances, all ringing out from the foyers and outdoor spaces - with plenty of opportunities to join in!The Monday Family Workshop Bring your parents, children and grandparents to the Monday Family Works... read more
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Immerse yourself in three days of accessible and high quality music-making with one of the UK's finest music educators and be part of the Festival Finale Chorus Project, Home Is Where You Find Your Freedom - all for just £25!Having completed twenty years of teaching at Guildhall School of Music along with working... read more
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Why would anyone bother to join a choir? Why would somebody ever want to do that? Most of us will remember some experience singing at school- be it good or bad- the national anthem, some song for a concert or a play with a song, a teacher strumming a guitar or dare I say it an opportunity to have time away from the... read more
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Melbourne International Singers Festival Including Melbourne Eisteddfod June 5 – 10, 2013 Australia’s Most Exciting New Festival For Choirs And Singers Of All Styles And Ages! Melbourne International Singers Festival offers the most exciting and diverse range of workshops... read more
