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[this is a version of a post which first appeared 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. Blue Cat asks: “How do you develop your own singing ... read more
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Advanced notice to get in your diaries, ALBION is starting its Autumn season by opening the Tideswell Festival on 20 September. A chance to visit a beautiful area of England, with the Derbyshire Peaks and the ancient monuments, churches, castles and houses of the landed gentry - not to say anything of the lo... read more
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A concert staged as part of the 2014 Yorkshire Festival, welcoming the Tour de France to the UK. Songs from Britain and Ireland are performed by 80 singers from across the city of Sheffield led by ALBION. Recorded in March 2014 at Sheffield's Millennium Gallery by Shaun Trotter. Only available unti... 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] At the start of term we have an equal number of singers in each part, but by the end of term, there are always too many altos (or sopranos or tenors – never basses)! Smarties by gadl Does anybod... read more
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Originally published https://notthechurchlady.wordpress.com/2014/06/11/performance-bloopers-by-not-the-church-lady-aka-kelly-galbraith/ “Don’t worry. It always works out in performance.” Nope. Even as a child I knew that wasn’t true when a well-meaning adul... 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] Three years ago, for the first time in over 13 years, I started a choir from scratch. I put a call out to my readers for advice on how to recruit singers that would truly reflect the community they come from. ... read more
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OK so some songs we recorded didn't make the CD "These Islands". Here is one that got away. The Miller of Dee. We will soon be putting up a podcast of the Choral Celebration, for a limited time in the run up to the Grand Depart. Keep your eyes and ears pasted for 20th June, will let you know more SOON!
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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 always on the lookout for new songs to use with my singing workshops and choirs. Sara Bareilles in concert by Anirudh Koul There might be a stunning song that I’ve known and loved for ... read more
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Dear all, For those of you in Madrid this weekend, I'm happy to announce In Hora Sexta's end of season concert, this Sunday at 8:15pm: In illo tempore: Raúl Mallavibarrena dirige a In Hora Sexta For this very special event, the group will be conducted by Raúl Mallavibarre... read more
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School of Hard Knocks presents Gospel Workshops with two of the World’s best! FOR FREE! Dr Jonathon Welch AM, Artistic Director of the School of Hard Knocks invites you all to come and experience the joy and magic of singing with two of the World’s finest Gospel experts – direct from Alabama... read more
