[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.      ...