[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Occasionally a rehearsal goes totally pear-shaped and I have no idea why. photo by hebedesign Despite my best efforts everythi...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] From my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation. photo by by The Failed Photographer ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] We all know that singing workshops are just an excuse to string together a series of tea breaks and lunch breaks. And concerts are an excuse to have a drin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A woman came up to me last Saturday and said “I like coming to your workshops because there are always lots of men”. Ke...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As they say: size doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts. Measuring lung capacity with a spirometer The University of...
(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) How do we measure success? This, of course, is a lifelong question that stares us in the face every day. This article is far less philosophical, but does perhaps pose a way ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] In July 2010, after ten years leaDing Woven Chords, we had our final concert together. Little old ladies by Arty Smokes As always, we h...
The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to proviDing young singers aged seven years old to senior High school years, with vocal tu... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Australian Youth Choir (AYC) provides choral singing lessons for boys and girls. As Australia’s pre-eminent co-educational children’s choir, AYC is committed to proviDing young singers aged seven years old to senior High school years, with vocal tuition, performance and learning experiences that encourage the enjoyment of singing and learning music, teamwork, good communication and self-esteem. For many years the blue and gold robes of the Australian Youth Choir have featured at cultural events that shape our nation. The Australian Youth Choir has a rich tradition in choral music education, educating thousands of choristers throughout Australia. Choir Lesson Program Choir and singing lessons follow a set choral curriculum structure to develop the following skills on a weekly basis: Choral repertoire Sight singing / memory training Voice production Breathing techniques Performance and stagecraft skills Lessons also include rehearsal of selected music for two annual performances. onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I was asked if I would like to conduct an interview on my blog with a well-known singing group who had just released a new CD. ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s a strange thing that happens in choirs just as a concert is coming up. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong. Benny G...
