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Please excuse the shameless self-promotion, but a piece I wrote about the science of singing came out in Slate today. I worked very hard to convey a lot—the joy, the science—in the most succinct way possible, and okay, I'm proud of the result! http://slate.me/137vHdy I got this picture from 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] Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and singing. haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A. This week I present seven ideas that you might use to get more men to join your choirs and singing workshop... read more
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Beyond the Music: Building Community in our Musical Ensembles, Part VI Praise in Public, Correct in Private 1) Catch people being good. 2) Praise in Public 3) Correct in Private 4) The importance... read more
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I am very excited to be adjudicating the Choir festival and training the winning choir for their recording studio session. I will be joining Choirmaster Dr. Mark Conley, who has been there since May working with the 14 village choirs and preparing them for the competition. Here is an example of one o... read more
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The Major Minors Children's Choir were awarded the HVCS Children's Chorus Cup in the Hutt Valley Performing Arts Society Open Choir Category competition held on Wednesday 17 July 2013 in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. We did it! We bet last year's score and took out the category. The Judge had wonderful comments to ... read more
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Hafa adai Cantate-ians! We are gearing up for another exciting season. First rehearsal starts, Thursday, Aug 1st at St. John's parish hall in upper tumon. Singers of all ages and abilities are welcome. No auditions needed. We're looking for solos, duets, small groups for our first concert are welcome to join! F... 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] A few years ago I started a discussion on my blog about Why men won’t sing. time for another song by willposh At around the same time I sent out an email to everyone on my mailing list a... read more
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Beyond the Music: Building Community in our musical ensembles, Part V Building Esprit de Corps in our Choirs 1) Learn names and backgrounds of students 2) Know the singers outside of choir and be aware of their interests and pursuits 3) ... read more
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A virtually full Bridgnorth Baptist Church enjoyed a very varied summer concert programme from Bridgnorth Choral Society and their guests on Saturday evening with songs from musical theatre to grand opera. Oldbury Wells School Vocal Group ‘Encore’ joined the Choral Society once again to pro... read more
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Praise in Public for legitimate accomplishment, don’t pander. Create challenging but attainable goals; short term, mid-term and long term. Take trips to both destinations and festivals, combined trips are best Schedule concerts and performances, 3+ per term, this is especially for ... read more
