[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve been asked to create a choir specially for an inter-faith event. Photo by Catholic Church There will be contributors from I...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You’ve put your fliers out, spread the word, mentioned it on Facebook, but still you find it hard to recruit new singers. photo by I...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready.” Hugh Laurie photo by Fido Especially when...
There is truly something at #MISF19 that will appeal to everyone’s musical tastes. Be Challenged, Inspired and Entertained. Now in its tenth year, Australia's most exciting singers festival for all choirs, singing groups and individual singers, is p...
Salzburg, as Mozart’s hometown, is traditionally famous for its musical festivals and vivid cultural life during the whole year. Meet there again through choral music! Beyond the love of music, Salzburg is renowned for its geographical surroundings...
ALBION UNDERGOUND II “Stunning. Amazing dramatic setting for gorgeous music. Superb choir, wonderful arrangements. Not to be missed” 2014 Albion Underground audience member Albion’s 2014 musical installation in Peak Cavern was h...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Music and singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see the musicians or singers to appreciate their music. So why bother going...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about choirs that choose not to perform. None of the choirs or singing groups that I have run were formed as performing groups. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve always known that I’m more interested in traditional songs, but I’ve only just realised that it’s the vocal quality that I&rs...
[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...
