[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm. And in ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Many of you know that I avoid using the ‘C’ word: choir. But there other similar terms that I find just as bad: chorus, chorale, chamber ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] The OK Chorale is not a performing choir (yet!), but after two terms of hard (but fun) work, we’ve invited some friends and family along next week t...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform. the Big Night Out Community choir for BBC Children in Need 201...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I was trawling through a bunch of choir websites the other day in order to send out some information about a workshop I’m running. I ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I wrote last week about how wearing masks might affect singers and how they can overcome any obstacles. This week I want to look at the impact on choir lea...
Le chœur marocain “ Les Voix du Chœur”, dirigé par Rabii Merouane, existe depuis 2009. Il est composé de professeurs de musique, d’élèves des conservatoires et de passionnés de chant, dont la plupart ont participé à plusieurs chœurs sous la direction de :... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] This weekend I’m running a ‘voice clinic’ for members of my choir. I’ll be spending time working on basic vocal technique and conf...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of singers in any ci...
