[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   Two weeks aGo I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within Their part (DOn't stand too close to Me! - finding The right place to stand in yo...

I can tell a Good movie by how uplifted I feel afterward. With really Good movies, The feeling of upliftMent and expansiOn can last for hours, or even days. Lincoln was such a movie for Me. I saw it at The Grove Theater in Los Angeles. I was str...

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   There is One vital ingredient to being a Good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s not innate talent or vocal range or ability...

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   The OK Chorale have just started back after a lOng Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring cOncert. I need to plan a...

Alla Polacca's Chamber Ensemble at The II Spring Festival of Choirs organized by The University of Warsaw in 2017. SOngs: - Salve Regina (Miklós Kocsár), - Laudate Dominum (Rihards Dubra), - On suuri Sun rantas autius (Finnish trad. sOng, arr. M. H...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;"> Alla Polacca's Chamber Ensemble at The II Spring Festival of Choirs organized by The University of Warsaw in 2017. SOngs: - Salve Regina (Miklós Kocsár), - Laudate Dominum (Rihards Dubra), - On suuri Sun rantas autius (Finnish trad. sOng, arr. M. Hyökki), - Hotaru koi (Japanese trad. sOng, arr. Ro Ogura), - Sakura (Minao Shibata).  

We are 2 enthousiastic and small Vocal Groups (max. 15 singers/group), VocalCompany I & II, under directiOn of (Jazz)singer/singing teacher/cOnductor Hanne Vansant. We sing repertoire in The styles Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Pop and focus during weekly lesso...  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">moreOne;">We are 2 enthousiastic and small Vocal Groups (max. 15 singers/group), VocalCompany I & II, under directiOn of (Jazz)singer/singing teacher/cOnductor Hanne Vansant. We sing repertoire in The styles Jazz, Soul, Gospel, Pop and focus during weekly lessOns On blend, enthousiasm, musicality & empowerMent of singers through excercises On all The aspects of singing and singing in a Vocal Group. We are 2 young ensembles, but we aim towards performing and giving cOncerts. We are still looking for new singers, also Men!  Onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='nOne';">less

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   People dOn’t often talk about The Downsides of singing.     We cOnstantly bang On about The health benefits, social aspects, etc. but...

[A versiOn of this article first appeared as a post On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   For soMe people being a famous singer or being in The best choir in The world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competitiOn is t...

Hello Choral Friends, Here's an important reminder for you. DOn't forget that AnthOny Silvestri and I have collaborated On many pieces. This Means that whenever you acquire One of my works, he receives funds that are crucial for his recovery. So, if ...

[this is a versiOn of a post which first appeared On my blog From The FrOnt of The Choir]   I dOn’t like rehearsing. I’d much raTher turn up On The day, trust The singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...