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blog: The challenges of running a Drop-in Singing group (and why you shouldn’t start one)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘Drop-in’ Singing sessions. People can Drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘...

blog: How to develop perfect warm up exercises for your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]The choir leader’s (and Singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create you...

blog: How long is the ideal choral concert?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather long and boring.     Photot by ToniVC   But a fe...

blog: The calm before the concert storm

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert.     People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...

blog: Can you ever prepare yourself for being in front of a live audience?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   What is it about a live audience that throws a spanner in the works?     scared face by Kim   You’ve prepared thoroughly, you&...

blog: Ten Tips to Ace your Audition

    Relax, research and ready yourself. A good audition can get be your ticket to Sing in your fave group. Whether you are booking an audition for the Stairwell Carollers, or Googling "how to audition for a choir", I  want to help yo...

blog: Use the long choir break to get better at what you do

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Most choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter).   photo by Timothy Valentine   Ap...

blog: There's always one! – coping with different Singing abilities in a small group

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else.   Photo by Trish Steel   In a large choir, it&rsq...

blog: Easy songs for your choir 1: what is ‘easy’?

[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.     Lind...

blog: Energy conservation for Singing leaders: how not to get carried away

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about how, as a Singer, you can pace yourself in choir rehearsals and Singing workshops.     This week I want to con...