[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] I love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of Singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me. Antony Gormley's Field for the...
[This article first appeared as a post on my Blog Chorus of Approval] This post was prompted by communications with a choir that has recently started up and needed some help. As I started Drawing up a list of points to talk about, I was fasci...
[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. Morning St...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Size is in the eye of the beholder. How ‘big’ a choir is depends on the context of course, but working with a large group of Singers in any ci...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes old choir repertoire becomes stale. Photo by quinn.anya Well-loved songs start to wear out and lose their sparkle. What can ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Have you ever been swept Along by the enthusiasm of a Singing session only to feel Drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs? ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] When I started my most recent community choir The OK Chorale back in 2011 I decided it wasn’t going to be a performing choir. Brig...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] The rehearsal begins and the Altos looks around in panic: “Where’s Carol?” Carol is a strong, confident Singer, but she’s not here thi...
If you Sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir Singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...
