• Tim Knight

    New Project Launch - 'Summer Song Series'

    Added May 22, 2020 by Tim Knight - 401 views - 0 comments

    Hi there! Hope you are staying safe and well... We've launched a new project that we hope you, or someone you know, might be interested in getting involved in, so please spread the word! Here are details of how to get involved in our ‘Summer Song Series’ project – a project for fellow musicians who w... read more

  • Sandile ZwaneSA

    I love my God

    Added May 21, 2020 by Sandile ZwaneSA - 353 views - 0 comments

    Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom

  • Chris Rowbury

    Make singing part of your five-a-day for wellbeing

    Added May 20, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 896 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing There has been a lot of research to show how beneficial simple thi... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    The sound of silence – rediscovering the art of listening

    Added May 13, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 698 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] With far fewer people around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normally notice. It made me realise that in our usually busy daily lives, many of us have lost the art of listening. It’s ti... read more

  • Tim Knight

    Other ways to enjoy music together as a group other than online rehearsals

    Added May 12, 2020 by Tim Knight - 409 views - 0 comments

    Online rehearsals have had varying degrees of success but have been successful in bringing people together and maintaining a connection when it is currently very much needed ... however, other things we are finding that musicians and singing groups are really interested in doing that brings them together as a group and... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    10 things choir leaders can do when stuck at home

    Added May 6, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 951 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is a choir leader without a choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help keep your choral and music interests alive.In a recent post (10 th... read more

  • Chris Rowbury

    How to sing harmony on your own

    Added April 29, 2020 by Chris Rowbury - 1577 views - 0 comments

    [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own. 1. use your choir’s teaching resources If you&... read more

  • Benny Ng

    How to Increase Your Range and Be Ready to Sing High Notes When Choir Rehearsals Go Back to Normal

    Added April 25, 2020 by Benny Ng - 1039 views - 0 comments

    Almost everybody I’ve come across wants to sing higher, myself included.Low voices want to sing higher. High voices want to sing even higher.   BenefitsAs if people need to be reminded of the benefits of singing higher! They may seem obvious but do you know exactly why it’s good to have a bigger voca... read more

  • THE CHOIR

    Join THECHO!R – Term 2 Online

    Added April 24, 2020 by THE CHOIR - 473 views - 0 comments

    Calling All Lounge Singers! THECHO!R Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM Isolation isn’t stopping THECHO!R from singing! THECHO!R has moved its rehearsals online. Repertoire includes popular music, world music, 1920’s music to new works …. Why not sing with us!   CONVENIENT REH... read more

  • Tim Knight

    New Online Services Launched!

    Added April 22, 2020 by Tim Knight - 330 views - 0 comments

    We have been testing and trialling technology and feasibility of offering lessons, workshops and courses online and, hey presto! we are now up-and-running and can take your online bookings!   We were encouraged by feedback from our last blog and trials and proven that this is a great way in these curr... read more