Jackie Edwards

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First Name Jackie
Last Name Edwards
Gender Female

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Country United Kingdom

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Why Are Punk Rock Choirs Coming to the Fore?

Posted October 7 - 122 views - 0 comments

If you’ve already heard the HSS Choir belt out their a capella version of I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones or the Blue Ribbon Glee Club putting a whole new spin on Wreckless Eric’s (I’d Go the) Whole Wide World, then the idea of a punk or rock choir may almost seem like ...
Here's How Choirs Can Raise Funds For Charity

Posted June 18 - 178 views - 0 comments

One of the most significant teachings from God is fostering the spirit of generosity towards others by providing aid to those in need. Church members willingly extend a helping hand and give their assistance to others, through actions such as aiding the less fortunate, persons with disabilities, tea...
Making Professional-Sounding Choir Recordings In Rehearsal

Posted June 9 - 122 views - 0 comments

Over 400 million people around the world regularly stream music. It's a quick, easy and accessible way of sharing your choir’s music with the community. You don’t need to invest in expensive equipment, however, to be able to make professional-sounding recordings of your choir. ...
The Evolution Of Choir Rehearsals Over The Next Few Years

Posted May 13 - 109 views - 0 comments

According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many choirs have rehearsed together using video conferencing like Zoom or Skype. Although...
What Should I Use As A Zoom Background For My Choir Rehearsal?

Posted January 11 - 367 views - 0 comments

More than 10 million people use Zoom every day - working and meeting friends online has swiftly become a way of life. For choirs, having online rehearsals has become a necessity, and choirs have quickly adapted to having “virchearsals” and practising together, but as ...

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Why Are Punk Rock Choirs Coming to the Fore?

If you’ve already heard the HSS Choir belt out their a capella version of I Wanna Be Sedated by the Ramones or the Blue Ribbon Glee Club putting a whole new spin on Wreckless Eric’s (I’d Go the) Whole Wide World, then the idea ...

October 7
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Here's How Choirs Can Raise Funds For Charity

One of the most significant teachings from God is fostering the spirit of generosity towards others by providing aid to those in need. Church members willingly extend a helping hand and give their assistance to others, through actions such as aiding the l...

June 18
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Making Professional-Sounding Choir Recordings In Rehearsal

Over 400 million people around the world regularly stream music. It's a quick, easy and accessible way of sharing your choir’s music with the community. You don’t need to invest in expensive equipment, however, to be able to make pro...

June 9
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

The Evolution Of Choir Rehearsals Over The Next Few Years

According to the Big Choral Census, there are more than 2 million people in Britain that sing in a choir. However, over the past year, face-to-face choir rehearsals haven’t always been possible. Many choirs have rehearsed together using video c...

May 13
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

What Should I Use As A Zoom Background For My Choir Rehearsal?

More than 10 million people use Zoom every day - working and meeting friends online has swiftly become a way of life. For choirs, having online rehearsals has become a necessity, and choirs have quickly adapted to having “virchea...

January 11
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Singing To Your Dog: All The Reasons Why You Should Sing To Your Pet

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused worldwide cancellations of mass gatherings, including concerts, choral competitions, and performances as a way to prevent the further spread of the virus. As a result, artists have turned to technology as a way to perform ...

July 1, 2020
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Atmospheric Music For Your All-Abilities Choir

Atmospheric choral music often includes at least four harmony parts, sometimes many more. For the average village or community choir this can be a challenge to say the least, especially when many of the singers have limited experience or are non-music rea...

June 24, 2020
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Singing Abroad - Developing Into An International Choir

One of the beauties of choir is that the message sung often cuts across cultures and international boundaries. A traveling choir is one of the best ways to experience choir, and some of the most famous in the world - such as the Monteverdi choir - embark ...

April 13, 2020
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Myers-Briggs Personalities in the World of Singing

Ever since the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator personality test was first founded back in 1962, countless curious individuals have used it in a bid to gain a greater understanding of their own characters. While singers do not necessarily seek out pe...

April 6, 2020
Jackie Edwards wrote a new blog entry:

Run A Virtual Choir Rehearsal With Ease

The 2020 Olympics. The 74th Annual Tony Awards. The Cannes Film Festival. These major events have all been postponed due to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. However, your choir rehearsal does not need to be a p...

April 1, 2020