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And on National Albion Press Coverage Day, why not go the whole hog and read about Albion Ales in The Star, Sheffield too? Follow the link and find out our exciting news - Ale and singing! What an opportunity yo hit the right note!
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This is a blog post with a difference. I want to start a discussion using the comments facility. photo by loungerie Yesterday there was a veritable Twitter storm when I posed the question: "What do you think is the main reason more men don't sing in choirs?" using the hashtag... 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] Once upon a time you could only hear your favourite song if you travelled to a live performance. It was a special, one-off, shared experience. photo by Dave Smith If you wanted to hear Centra... read more
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Have you ever had to pause in the middle of a rehearsal because one of your singers is out of tune? Do you get frustrated when, no matter how many times you practice blending exercises and focus on listening to one another, there is still a voice which sticks out - slightly sharp or flat, and seemingly oblivio... 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] Occasionally a rehearsal goes totally pear-shaped and I have no idea why. photo by hebedesign Despite my best efforts everything goes horribly wrong, and there’s no easy explanation. Pe... read more
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This beautiful space is Peak Cavern in Castleton, High Peak, where we will be going Underground in 2 weeks. Caroline and Fraser have choreographed an installation that will bring magic to the deep. There are only a very few tickets left. See www.albionchoir.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&id=164 ... 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] How do mixed choirs and single-sex choirs differ, if at all? Victoria Choir, Uganda by Adamesmith I was partly inspired to write this by an article on ChoralNet (Are women’s choirs different?).... read more
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Originally Published: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/10/05/the-little-kindred-fairies-in-music/ 25 cents. That’s what I got for a baby tooth slipped under my pillow many years ago. Now, according to a 2014 Visa survey, kids get an average of $3.70 per tooth. Pretty d... read more
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Originally published on Themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2014/10/06/vampires-a-very-scary-musical-journey-blahhhhhh/ October 6, 2014 As my dog Rowie and I walk through our neighbourhood, I notice Halloween decorations beginning to mark our route. There is a white sheeted ghost with holes ... read more
