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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing There has been a lot of research to show how beneficial simple thi... 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] With far fewer people around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normally notice. It made me realise that in our usually busy daily lives, many of us have lost the art of listening. It’s ti... read more
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Online rehearsals have had varying degrees of success but have been successful in bringing people together and maintaining a connection when it is currently very much needed ... however, other things we are finding that musicians and singing groups are really interested in doing that brings them together as a group and... 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] What is a choir leader without a choir? There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help keep your choral and music interests alive.In a recent post (10 th... 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] I love harmony singing. But sometimes I don’t have the luxury of other people to sing with. Here are some ways to sing harmony, even if you’re on your own. 1. use your choir’s teaching resources If you&... read more
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Almost everybody I’ve come across wants to sing higher, myself included.Low voices want to sing higher. High voices want to sing even higher. BenefitsAs if people need to be reminded of the benefits of singing higher! They may seem obvious but do you know exactly why it’s good to have a bigger voca... read more
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Calling All Lounge Singers! THECHO!R Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM Isolation isn’t stopping THECHO!R from singing! THECHO!R has moved its rehearsals online. Repertoire includes popular music, world music, 1920’s music to new works …. Why not sing with us! CONVENIENT REH... read more
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We have been testing and trialling technology and feasibility of offering lessons, workshops and courses online and, hey presto! we are now up-and-running and can take your online bookings! We were encouraged by feedback from our last blog and trials and proven that this is a great way in these curr... read more
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Singing in a choir is an enjoyable musical and social activity. Few things compare to the feeling of blending your voice with your fellow choristers. It gives you a high during and after the rehearsals. It’s even better when you’re singing songs that you like. However, a lot of sing... 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 are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 10 ideas.It’s not just during a pandemic that you might not ... read more
