[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is a time of blissful ignorance before you hear a song for the first time.   Later on, there comes a time when you know the song thoroughly, y...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s that time again here in the UK: Choir of the Year 2012 auditions are under way.     Quite often choir members come up to me t...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   The OK Chorale have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan a...

[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 version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I looked at What is unique about Singing together. In this post, I’ll consider which aspects of Singing together can be duplicated online and...

[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...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   When I’m promoting a Singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach.   Pho...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Out come all the favourite songs that everyone loves – songs that you’ve sung hunDreds of times before.   photo by John Bencina ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   To maintain a healthy, growing choir, you need new recruits, but often you feel like you’ve exhausted all your usual sources.   photo ...