[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   the evening’s are lighter, the weather is warmer, the songs are amazing, the singing’s as good as ever – it’s summer!  ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]    Some people I know think that to sing harmony with others you have to get on with them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I don&rsq...

Côr Meibion Pontypridd (Pontypridd Male Choir; the name means Choir of the Sons of Pontypridd) was formed in 1949 for traditional Welsh singing. the choir performs frequently both in Pontypridd and overseas, and has visited Poland, Ireland, the USA and...  moreCôr Meibion Pontypridd (Pontypridd Male Choir; the name means Choir of the Sons of Pontypridd) was formed in 1949 for traditional Welsh singing. the choir performs frequently both in Pontypridd and overseas, and has visited Poland, Ireland, the USA and Germany. Links have been forged with Liederkranz Oberensingen, a German male choir from Pontypridd's twin town, Nürtingen. the choir also performs regularly at the National Eisteddfod of Wales and takes part in the HTV male choral competition. the choir is currently broadening and improving its repertoire to provide a wide-ranging concert program. the choir is a member of the National Association of Choirs, the Welsh Association of Male Choirs and the Welsh Amateur Music Federation, and is a past winner of the HTV Male Choral Competition and at the National Eisteddfod of Wales.  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   “I love singing, but I haven’t sung for years and I really miss it.”     So why haven’t you joined a choir or co...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week in Part 1 of How to deal with song lyrics, I looked at the pros and cons of using written words as opposed to learning entirely by ear.   &...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   We bandy terms around like ‘authentic voice’ and ‘natural voice’ when we talk about singing.   photo by Jean Spector &nbs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Like a newspaper headline, or a title for a blog post, a good name for a singing workshop can make all the difference.   Queue for the Banksy Exh...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs will be starting back soon after a long break.   photo by velkr0   This is the perfect time to shake things up a bit if y...