Singing in a choir is fun, it builds teamwork and confidence in People as they work together to accomplish a common goal. Singing also shares something unique from all other musical instruments: words. This means it is a powerful tool for memory and speec...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I’m booked to run a singing workshop for someone, I always make sure that I get there early. I usually arrive to find People milling aroun...
As if you needed another reason to sing for joy, recent research has confirmed that singing improves positive feelings and social connections, reducing stress and making People feel more relaxed and happy. Perhaps this is why singers often ap...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I ran a gospel singing weekend recently. One of the Songs was flagging a bit so I suggested People ham it up a bit and be more “American”. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In my recent post How to sing – the definitive guide, I pointed out that lots of People Google “How to sing” instead of just getting on a...
Nova skladba za mešani zbor na ljubezensko besedilo Cirila Zlobca. Želim vam prijetno poslušanje. A new composition for mixed choir based on love poetry of Ciril Zlobec. I wish you all pleasant listening. Črt Sojar Voglar www.crt.sojar.voglar.si
Posneto v živo na koncertu "S harmoniko od Evrope do Amerike", Mestni muzej, Ljubljana 2020 / Life recording from a concert "With accordeon from Europe to America", Ljubljana City museum, 2020. Skladatelj/Composer: Melani Popit Besedilo/Lyrics: maked... more
[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...
When most People think of choir warmups, they picture scales, tongue twisters, or breathing exercises - all designed to help singers find their pitch, focus their sound, and prepare for rehearsal. And of course, that’s exactly what warmups do, and w...
[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...