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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I read an article in the latest Sounding Board (the journal of community music from Sound Sense) about the University of Sunderland’s new BA in Community Music at The Sage Gateshead. Part of the course involv... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A few years ago I was asked by BBC Radio Suffolk to create a choir from scratch to perform in a concert in aid of Children in Need: The Big Night Out Community Choir. 60 strangers gathered in a c... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer. Photo by Peter Smile It’s not innate talent or vocal range or ability to read music or quality of voice. And it’s something that... read more
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Presented by the School of Hard Knocks Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday 10th December, 3pm Do you long to listen to beautiful arias from your favourite operas, groove to gospel and swoon to classics that you know and love? Do you want to celebrate this Christmas just a little bit differently? &n... read more
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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You’re learning a song in four-part harmony and you think you’ve nailed your harmony part. © Copyright Basher Eyre and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence But... read more
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Be inspired and make a real difference at Hand In Hand, Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday 10th December, 3pm Do you long to listen to beautiful arias from your favourite operas, groove to gospel and swoon to classics that you know and love? Do you want to celebrate this Christmas just a littl... read more
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[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 consider those of us who lead choirs and singing workshops. How can ... read more
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Dear Choirs and Lovers of Choral Music, We know that your schedule could be tight as well as preparing extensively for an international competition needs time. That’s why we would like to assist you in planning and show you our events for competition season 2018. For about 30 years of experiences the te... read more
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[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? Really, really tired by Evers' Project 365 Blog Have ... read more
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Photo: Markus Eckardt Western Sydney University is currently conducting an online study investigating the perception of choral singing. The results of the study will tell us something about why some choirs sound better than others. If you agree to participate in the study, you will be asked ... read more
