[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] Obvious really, but a choir is a large organism made up of lots of individuals who are working together. The Tenor by Amyn Kassam &...
[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] 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] 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 ...
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] 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 ...
El Coro "Santa María" de Coria del Río (Sevilla) interpreta A MAIDEN MOST GENTLE Tradicional francesa armonizada por CARTER y acompañada por el Quinteto de Cuerdas "Da Capo", Óscar Vicente al piano, dirigidos por SERGIO ASIÁN, durante el XVIII Concierto d... more
[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...