This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  They sang the wrong notes and the chord is less than pleasing. Do you have a break down?  I think not.Do you Make nasty faces & tell those around you what a bad job that w...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “Being able to Make 40 people who do not know each other sing so well together was amazing”   “An excellent day proving that 50...

[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...

[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...

Do you know what Toruń in Poland is famous for? Besides this Place is the hometown of the Renaissance mathematician and astronomer, Copernicus, next June this marvelous city will again host to the PER MUSICAM AD ASTRA 2016 International Copernicus Cho...

Some more news for you! Mixed choir watch out and get in touch with our published piece at PH Publisher "Make me a picture of the sun" by Battista Pradal.   His works have been performed internationally. Many of his pieces were performed in Ita...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...

Be inspired by a vibrant atmosphere of friendship everybody is thrilled to share the passion for music and singing together! Take the opportunity to sing in beautiful venues and churches at that lovely Place!meeting music is looking forward to meet you an...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal Place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing c...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I was in the middle of planning a workshop and was checking through a few songs to Make sure I had the correct lyrics, source, meaning, backgr...