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A Review of the The UK Choir Festival As a complete newcomer to the UK Choir Festival, I was intrigued by what the Manchester event would deliver and how a room of 300 individuals could feel included. The answer is simple: energy, and by the bucket load. From Russell Scott, the event founder, and his team... 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] I always teach songs by ear. Despite my strong belief in the oral/ aural tradition, there is an increasing number of handheld recording devices appearing in my singing sessions! photo by Harris & Ewing [Public... read more
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As if you needed another reason to sing for joy, recent research has confirmed that singing improves positive feelings and social connections, reducing stress and making people feel more relaxed and happy. Perhaps this is why singers often appear to possess younger characteristics in terms of being energet... read more
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MASTERCLASS with Gabriel Lewis O’Connor former member of Chanticleer Gabriel Lewis-O'connor lunches with Pete during last years choral workshop Gabe has recently returned to the Midwest from Seattle, Washington, where he was an active singer, director and choral clinician. Currently a doctoral student ... read more
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Play It Forward and Founding Artistic Director, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, invite you to the 10th Anniversary of the Melbourne International Singers Festival. June 6 – 10, 2019 BE CHALLENGED, INSPIRED & ENTERTAINED Now in its tenth year, Australia’s most exciting singers festival for all choir... 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 there were two singers: Olga and Little Erik. They did not like choir warm ups. Olga always came late so she could avoid them. Little Erik did them in a half-hearted way with a scowl on his face. ... read more
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Dr Jonathon Welch AM invites men and boys of all ages to join our new Brisbane branch. Calling all dads, brothers, uncles, grandfathers, cousins and mates! Award winning singer and conductor of the ABC TV smash hit Choir of Hard Knocks, Dr Jonathon Welch AM, invites you to join a very special choir fo... read more
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Teddington Choral Society are excited to perform Rossini’s Petite Messe Solennelle under the baton of their new Musical Director Julian Collings. The choir will be accompanied by Phil Culling on piano and Benedict Lewis-Smith on harmonium. The concert will feature soprano Joanna Mari... 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] A while back I went to a workshop run by the amazing Su Hart who has spent around 25 years working with the Baka people of Central Africa. Living in the rainforest as they do, listening well is literally a matter of life... read more
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XVI CANTATE BARCELONA International Choir Festival BARCELONA, FROM 25TH TO 28TH OCTOBER 2019 Over the years, Cantate Barcelona has evolved into a widely renowned international gathering where choral groups have exhibited their musical experience, observed the style of others and made new... read more
