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blog: Why alcohol and good Singing don’t mix

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

Litany to the Holy Spirit Robert Herrick complete setting for mixed Choir
video: Litany to the Holy Spirit Robert Herrick complete setting for mixed Choir

Poem by Robert Herrick Music by David W Solomons www.dwsolo.com All parts sung by Matthew Curtis - www.choraltracks.com [Note: many composers - including Kathryn Rose, Peter Hurford, Colin Brumby and Tim Knight - have set a few verses from this poem...  more

blog: 12 false beliefs about Singing that can prevent you from even trying – don’t let them stop you!

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

blog: Why do I sound much lower (or higher) than the person next to me when Singing the same part?

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

blog: You can’t avoid feelings of apprehension at the start of a Singing workshop

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

blog: How to keep your warm ups and Singing sessions fresh and engaging

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

blog: How to adapt Singing warm ups if you have limited mobility

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult Singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

blog: Singing and moving – at the same time!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   From my experience with choirs and Singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by The Failed Photographer ...

blog: Now THAT’S what I call Singing! Volume 1

[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 kinds of Singing that I like (I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!).     Now I want to give...

blog: Sing from the Heart Tranquil countryside Singing retreat holiday in the heart of rural Normandie, France 6-13 April 2024

Sing from the Heart Tranquil countryside Singing retreat holiday in the heart of rural Normandie, France 6-13 April 2024   "...an amazing & glorious week of Singing & friendship."   Fun, friendly and nurturing small group Singing retr...