[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   It always amazes me how surprised people are that a group of strangers can Sing harmony together in just a few minutes. It’s not necessary to k...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Summer has finally arrived in the UK. We’ve been praying for sunshine for so long, but now it’s just a little TOO hot!   Photo b...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   In open-access choirs (which don’t audition), you often find one or two Singers who struggle to pitch notes accurately.   photo by Jes...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries from people looking for one-to-one Singing lessons. I tell them that unfortunately I don’t offer them.     I...

The aim of our choir is to Sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to Sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. We Sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. The cost is £2 pe...  moreThe aim of our choir is to Sing together, meet new people and have fun! No one has to Sing by themselves and there is no audition to join. We Sing a mixture of traditional and pop songs – something for everyone, and everyone is welcome. The cost is £2 per week and there is no membership fee. Drinks and biscuits are provided.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Trying to increase your vocal range? Want to develop a richer tone to your voice? Puzzling over voice placement and timbre?   photo by The-Serene-...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I started my first ever choir, WorldSong, it was an open-access beginner’s choir and anyone who wanted to Sing could join.   &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about why you shouldn’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English. T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) This week ...

"Do You Hear the People Sing?" performance in June 2014- At the End of the Day I Dreamed a Dream Bring Him Home Do You Hear the People Sing?