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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Certain people are rather dismissive of “Singing for fun” choirs. If it’s for fun then it can’t possibly be of any quality. Then I got to wondering: what are their choirs ... 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] There are some workshop and choir leaders who work through fear. They are not particularly nice people, but they do get good results. photo by Craig Sunter Yet it is possible to work compassiona... read more
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We are excited to announce that Dr Jonathon Welch AM with THECHO!R will be proudly supporting and featuring in the inaugural Festival of 1000 Voices (March 10 – 11, 2018). The festival will also feature: Dr Jonathon Welch AM with the Choir of Hard Knocks, Deborah Cheetham AO and the Dhungala Children's Choir, And... 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] Last week I wrote about the challenges faced by singers joining an established choir. photo by fromcolettewithlove This week I will look at what choir leaders and committees can do to make the t... read more
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World of Choirs 29 April – 02 May 2018 – Pesaro, Italy Pesaro .. the idyllic location of tranquility for our Festival World of Choirs!The atmosphere of an unforgetable holiday in the famous Italian city of Pesaro is unique and fabulous ... luxurious palaces and parks, a gentle sea, museums an... read more
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Sun of Italy 17 – 20 June 2018 | 08 – 11 July 2018 – Pesaro, Italy16 – 19 June 2019 | 07 – 10 July 2019 – Pesaro, ItalyYou'll find a lot to like about Pesaro. The town's setting is perfect, with beaches of fine golden sand fringing the Adriatic, a backd... read more
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Sea Sun Festival 06 – 11 May 2018 | 17 – 22 June 2018 | 08 – 13 July 2018 | 23 – 28 September 201805 – 10 May 2019 | 16 – 21 June 2019 | 07 – 12 July 2019 | 22 – 27 September 201903 – 08 May 2020 | 14 – 19 June 2020 | 12 – 17 July 2020... read more
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Golden Voices of Barcelona07 – 11 July 2019, SPAINOur Festival contest "The Golden voices of Barcelona" continues to be one of "THE" events in the calendar of choirs from all over the World!2019 will be no exception!! Comments from our previous Festivals say it all! One of our distinguished judge... 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] Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes. photo by VisitCopenhagen Here is a guide to help you take... 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] Some people really struggle when it comes to learning a song by ear. Often it’s singers who are used to using sheet music, but not always. photo by bokeh burger I’ll explain why I be... read more
