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This was originally published on the Embro Thistle Singers blog. The phrase is that curved line in a piece of music that is like climbing a mountain. You start out with lots of excitement. It is hard work to go up that slanted side and you watch every step. You reach the top and there you are... 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] The way an audience responds can affect our performance. In the absence of feedback, our most negative thoughts can raise their ugly heads. Bored audience by artfulblogger If an audience is unrespons... 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 a lot of trust involved in being a singer in a choir. Trust that you will eventually learn the song; trust that, even if you’re slightly under-rehearsed, your musical director will guid... read more
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ALBION - Underground Venue: Peak Cavern (Devil's Arse), Peak Cavern Rd, Castleton, Hope Valley, , S33 8WS Dates: 24 October 2014 Price: £15 Website Uploaded by: artcab ALBION UNDERGROUND – Friday 24th October, 7.30 and 9pm Gates open 30 minute... read more
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Music for the Soul The Hutt Valley Singers have spent winter evenings working on a programme for their next concert coming up on Sunday, 24th August. ‘You Raise Me Up’ is a concert of uplifting songs written by composers from a number of centuries including the likes of Palestrina, Purcell, ... read more
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Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Now We Are 8 - It’s time to celebrate with the Choir of Hope & Inspiration! Deakin Edge, Federation Square Saturday 13th September 3pm & 7:30pm The award winning choir that inspired the nation, Choir of Hope & Inspiration (formerly Choir of Hard Knocks), le... 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] When a choir has been going for a long time and you want to revive some of your old repertoire, you will find that a lot of the newer members won’t know the songs. Fun with babies by TedsBlog W... read more
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[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’m often asked by concert-goers and choir leaders alike: “Where do you get all your songs from?” Well, here’s the short answer to this simple question: &ldqu... read more
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School of Hard Knocks proudly presents a GOSPEL SINGING WORKSHOP with Dr Rollo Dilworth (USA) Sunday 10th August 2 - 5pm St Peter's Eastern Hill Hall, 15 Gisborne St, Melbourne A fantastic opportunity to host a gospel workshop by the incredible & amazing Dr Rollo Dilworth, Profe... read more
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We are delighted to announce we have been nominated as a Finalist (Arts and Culture), Upper Hutt in the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2014. Our choir is only 2 1/2 years old and this special recognition acknowleges the volunteer work of Musical Director Joanne Roelofs who formed the choir in 201... read more
