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blog: If you’re a man, do you have to be a ‘bloke’ in order to sing?

[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: What to do when only one man Turns up to your mixed choir

[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 you sing?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I came across an interesting article on Canada’s CBC Radio 2 blog a few years back. It was entitled Why do you sing? and attracted several comments f...

blog: Last minute easy Christmas carol arrangements!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those people who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...

blog: How to get people back after the break

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We all know that singing workshops are just an excuse to string together a series of tea breaks and lunch breaks. And concerts are an excuse to have a drin...

blog: Let's meet under the Stars again in 2025!

In 2025 meeting music will be back to the hometown of the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, Copernicus. We are looking forward to see you at the next edition of  Per Musicam Ad Astra International Copernicus Choir Festival and Competition ...

blog: Why I don't like "a cappella"

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   A while back I was asked if I would like to conduct an interview on my blog with a well-known singing group who had just released a new CD.   ...

blog: Getting ready to go back to choir: 5 ideas to help singers and choir leaders

[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: The challenges of commissioning a new piece for your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I find it hard to believe, but I started my choir WorldSong way back in October 1997. In 2007, we planned several events to celebrate our 10th anniversary...

General Rehearsal - Brahms
video: General Rehearsal - Brahms

Wie Lieblich sind Deine Wohnungen Malang Motet, East Java Preparing my conducting rehearsal back in 2015