[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   This is a busy concert time for most choirs.     I thought I'd give an account of a typical concert by one of my community choirs. This ...

[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...

Some people just seem to be naturally ‘gifted’ Singers. They seem to be so connected to their voice that when they open their mouth to Sing, it sounds pleaSing.    If you are one of those people, congratulations. If you are no...

[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 ...

You can now see members of The Really Big Chorus doing their bit for the Global Sing for Peace, recording the Agnus Dei from Karl Jenkins 'The Armed Man'  at Abbey Road Studios in June (see the video here).  More of us are recently ret...

Sing again in Venice in 2016!   meeting music is happy to announce 14th Venezia in Musica International Choir Competition and Festival, in Caorle/Venice, Italy in May 1-5, 2016   Choirs can apply in different categories like with require...

Sing together with your family this May Bank Holiday...Singers, workshops, rehearsals and a wide range of choral performances, all ringing out from the foyers and outdoor spaces - with plenty of opportunities to join in!The Monday Family Workshop Bring y...

As part of our mission, the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir presents opportunities for Singers from across the Greater Toronto Area to Sing great choral works together under the direction of some of Toronto’s talented conductors It has been well-report...