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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You know those people who sing all the time — when they’re cooking, hoovering, gardening, whatever? Well, I’m not one of them. Photo by k e e l y I love singing. I earn my living by... read more
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The Hutt Valley Singers and The Major Minors Children's Choir have both been nominated as finalists (Arts & Culture) Upper Hutt in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. For me, personally, this is a thrill as I accompany both choirs. The Major Minors Choir won the category last year so to be nomi... read more
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One of the things we find with our choir is that during the middle or the year (our New Zealand winter) , we're often plagued with choir members getting sick, wintery bitter weather (so nobody wants to leave their warm homes), or members taking trips to the pacific for sun, rest and relaxation. This year we de... 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] The other weekend 50 singers performed in public to a large, appreciative audience. We performed eight songs in four part harmony, most in foreign languages and some with dance moves. The standard was... read more
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July 31st 2015 Deadlline Tomorrow ends the deadline to sign up for our Video Competition for Treble and Women's Choirs. http://www.wac-contest.eu/
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (Don't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in your choir). Photo by sludgegulper Then last we... read more
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Albion Win "The diction, intonation and ensemble is impeccable, and their dynamic range is magical - I have seldom heard quiet singing quite like it - barely audible but with an intensity of line and sound that is truly wonderful. They have the ability to work the acoustics of St John's like no other group I... read more
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Perhaps this is a little on the early side but as we all know, choral christmas preparations begin many months in advance!
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at how singers choose where to stand in their section (Don’t stand too close to me! – finding the right place to stand in your choir). But that assumes that your choir is divided up with a... 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 most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert. Photo by nicksarebi However, in many communi... read more
