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Here is an article that is well worth a read and definitely something to ponder!! "Barbershop: A Cappella's Martial Art" - What!! Hmm Think about it.. Discipline, hardwork, technique, skill, commitment to perfection, personal imporvement As I said ..Check the article.... and Pnder!!. &nb... 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 looked at how you get beyond the written word if you've been learning lyrics from sheets of paper. This week I want to look at songs which are not in English, and also the difficulty with so... 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 in Part 1 of How to deal with song lyrics, I looked at the pros and cons of using written words as opposed to learning entirely by ear. This week I want to look at how you get beyond the... read more
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Could you choir/group be Ireland's Number 1? Does your group have what it takes to be crowned Ireland's ShowChoir Champions 2013? For the first time ever, Ireland will host a National Showchoir Championships in 2013. Submissions will open in April for any groups interested in entering the competition. This i... read more
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If you have had a coaching session or workshop with me in the last two or three years, you will have recently received an email that says: Hello there! I am getting in touch with people I’ve worked with in recent times to make sure I can meet as many coaching/workshop needs as possible. I find I’m havin... 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] Unless you’re singing vocalises or songs with just one word (‘alleluia’, ‘mravalžamier’), you have to deal with lyrics at some point. How do you first encounter them &ndash... 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 used to lead a women’s singing group. We tried a Bob Marley song once. One of the singers used to say: “If it sounds like the Women’s Institute sing The Rolling Stones, then we shouldn’t perform ... 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 found myself last week arranging a bunch of songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed. Smiley face stickers by South Carolina's Northern Kingdom &... read more
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Choosing exactly the right repertoire for an ensemble is one of the most essential responsibilities of a conductor. We want music that stimulates growth within the ensemble, and also enriches the musical palette of the singers and of the audience members. My experience has led me to program hundreds of piec... 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 love my job. I get to stand in front of a bunch of singers and hear wonderful harmonies washing over me. Antony Gormley's Field for the British Isles by Simon Collison But if you’re a s... read more
