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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I caught a scene from the movie Spartacus the other day. The character played by Tony Curtis was asked to perform a song. He then proceeded to speak a poem. What exactly is a ‘song’ then? &nb... read more
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Meeting music, organizer of international choral competition and festival closes the book of this year's competition, this year's festival and ceremonies in events Opening & Closing & Awarding with the choral singing last week in Fundão, Portugal. For the 2nd edition of Beira Interior a total of 16 participa... read more
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Date: 7 - 10 July 2017Location: SingaporeOrientale Concentus, conceptualised in 2008 with the purpose of promoting international arts and cultural exchange and youth choral music development, has seen a successful run across China, Taiwan and South Korea. Participants in earlier editions not only hail from host count... 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] Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable. The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage fine without you. Last week I was fighting a cold and then devel... read more
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Singers are multi-talented - We are convinced about that and confirmed through 20 + years of experience. Let us ask a question: What is the best way keeping memories alive? Sure, first in your hearts (yes, you know what it is all about!), but also through the help of technical equipment. Yes? We ... 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] It’s that time of year again. Summer is over and choir starts back. We choir leaders will be thinking about which songs to teach for the next season. How do we go about planning each term? ... read more
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In 2017, the Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority will be holding another edition of the Malta International Choir Festival between 2 and 5 November. As part of the structural components of the festival the organising committee is pleased to launch the 2nd edition of the Malta International Festival Com... read more
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Malta International Choir Festival The Ministry for Tourism and the Malta Tourism Authority are pleased to announce that preparations are underway for the 23rd edition of the MALTA INTERNATIONAL CHOIR FESTIVAL that shall be held on the Mediterranean Island of Malta between 2nd and 5th November, 2017. The Festival has... 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 years ago I did some voice-only arrangements of Queen songs for a weekend workshop. I ended up listening to a lot of Queen recordings! It made me wonder: how close do you need to stick to th... 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 what makes a song ‘easy’. This week I’ll look at specific types of easy songs: rounds, chants and call & response songs. rounds The easiest son... read more
