[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] We all have off days, even choir Leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matte...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] SoMetiMes we’re asked to Lead a rehearsal or run a singing workshop or perform a song and we do our job very well. But afterwards we don’t feel...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] SoMe teachers find themselves having to Lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]     This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question.   A budding ...

Tim Knight will Lead you through this day singing music from by Franz Joseph Haydn (which has been requested by our hosts). Pieces will include Haydn's Little Organ Mass, Haydn's Creation, Mozart's Ave Verum and soMe other surprises from the period ..... ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   SoMe people Lead their choir or singing workshop with another person. I’ve tried it, and it doesn’t really work for Me.     cont...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many choir Leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They Lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir Leaders...

Tim will Lead you through a day exploring soMe of the well known and lesser known pieces by the two classic composers, Felix Mendelssohn and Josef Rheinberger. Music will include Mendelssohn's 'Choruses from Elijah', 'Hymn of Praise' and the stu...