Description of our Dear old park (in Loughborough) on a hot day, with a light swing. The poem is by my father Stanley N Solomons Music by David Warin Solomons Performed by The Composers Choir under Daniel Shaw

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions ac...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read once that if there’s a lot of talking during the break in a workshop, that's a Good sign because it means everyone is happy, enjoying th...

Acappellago Concert 12/6/2009 Naperville Congregational Church

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining choirs, or even singing at all, as a result.   &n...

A brilliant moment from our concert in Stirling's Tolbooth Theatre. :-) 5/5/15

[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

A group of vibrant young men and women, poised to uplift souls up to heaven with every effort and opportunity they have, through Good Choral music.

[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...

We always love to think about new initiatives: in 2018 based on a vivid and Good connection with local choirs meeting music will start something new in Germany’s capital in cooperation with Georg-Friedrich-Händel – Gymnasium, Berlin. In a...