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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing close together. photo by James Gathany So what... read more
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Barcarolle Choir and their Music Director Sam Evans are delighted to announce their upcoming traditional Christmas Concert.The two groups will perform a varied range of modern/pop and Classical/contemporary pieces on top of the traditional Christmas Carols (Bernstein, Monteverdi, Saint Saëns...) D... 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] You get what you ask for, so be careful how you seek feedback! photo by Howard Lake When designing feedback forms, less is more. Here’s why. When I first started my own residential singing week... read more
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Our Whalley Abbey tour people will be singing an extract from the Messiah at the wonderful Whalley Abbey Church at the Sunday service surrounded by 40 Christmas trees! It promises to be a memorable conclusion to a fine weekend's singing! There are still places available - in particular for tenors and basses so please e... read more
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Teddington Choral Society is excited to present their Christmas Concert for 2018. This year's Concert features the compositions and arrangements of local London composer, Jonathan Rathbone. During the evening some other musical pieces will also be performed: Chilcott, Fauré... The choir will be accompa... 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] At the beginning of each choir rehearsal it’s as if the singers have not seen each other for years. They chat away, having a fine time of things. photo by barçalunacy Trouble is, you&rsqu... read more
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We have filled our soprano and alto places (including a lady coming from as far as Australia!) to sing with us but we need more tenors and basses to join them for our wonderful weekend of singing!! For more information, please visit: http://timknightmusic.com/singing-retreats-music-workshops-guest-conduc... 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] In my recent post How to sing – the definitive guide, I pointed out that lots of people Google “How to sing” instead of just getting on and doing it. Garðar Thor Cortes by David ... 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] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success. photo by Andy Armstrong But ask individuals about how they think it went and some people will think it was terrible. Some... read more
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Leeds choir to mark Armistice commemorations with new Requiem Leeds choir St Peter’s Singers is preparing to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War with the world premiere of a new work created in Leeds by two of its own members. Penthos – a new Requiem - has been composed by Matthew... read more
