[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many singers struggle with finDing their starting note. once they’ve nailed that, they’re off and it’s no problem. How can you make sure y...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader. Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless. We ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A friend asks you to comment on their singing or asks you if you think they can sing at all. What can you say without hurting thei...
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the RJC HS students put together at virtual choir project for presentation at an online fundraiser. Video sent from Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea. Life in a Northern Town originally recorded by Dre... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the RJC HS students put together at virtual choir project for presentation at an online fundraiser. Video sent from Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Korea. Life in a Northern Town originally recorded by Dream Academy (1985) words and music by Gilbert Gabriel and Nick Laird-Clowes choir arrangement by BJ Harris Accompaniment track by Audrey Falk Janzen, , Zac Schellenberg, Brandon Janzen, Kaitlyn Janzen, Richard Janzen Audio Mastered by Brandon Janzen Directed by Richard Janzen onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">less
Scores: for two High voices https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20727803?aff_id=175705 for two low voices https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20727804?aff_id=175705 Poem by Jacques Prévert, non-conformist poet par excellence. The "hero" leaves his... onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">Scores: for two High voices https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20727803?aff_id=175705 for two low voices https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/20727804?aff_id=175705 Poem by Jacques Prévert, non-conformist poet par excellence. The "hero" leaves his army cap in the bird cage and goes out with the bird on his head. Army protocol is forgotten, for a while at least, he is free....
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD. This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc. photo by webmink &...
