[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] One place I work at, they call my workshops ‘Singers weekends’. Somebody once told me they couldn’t come on one ...
[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. Sue ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] There is something different and special about a residential learning experience. photo by Martyn Gorman A whole day of Singing i...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Many of us are wary of attending Singing workshops or choirs when we feel that people will be a lot more experienced than us. This is particularly t...
From July 15th to 19th 2020, Vienna, the music capital of the world, will be once again the stage for chilDren and youth choirs from all around the world. Under the slogan "Coming together to Sing, Singing for a better future", the young participants will...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]Most Singers join a choir because they share the passion and vision of the choir leader. Your choir leader is the creative heart of your choir and is what g...
(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog Choral Clarity) Prior to my first day of teaching high school, I was given advice from the person who had just hired me. He told me exactly what I should do on the first day. He ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] I have learnt a great deal since I started my first choir in 1997. WorldSong in Coventry, June 2000 If I were starting a choir again today I may well do t...
