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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have good power, control and volume in the rest of your range then there’s an easy explanation.I often... read more
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SABELANI Music Initiative has put on hold workshops due to the Lock Down enforced by the S. African Government on the 27th March.If the Lock Down is lifted on the 16th April as planned we will be celebrating World Voice Day on the 18th April as well as joining in St. Marks Festival on the 19th and sunday service on the... read more
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The 2020 Olympics. The 74th Annual Tony Awards. The Cannes Film Festival. These major events have all been postponed due to the global outbreak of COVID-19 and the need for social distancing. However, your choir rehearsal does not need to be a part of that list. Thanks to online meeting platforms, you can sti... 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] In case you haven’t noticed: this is the modern world. photo by Yoel Ben-Avraham If you’re not promoting your choir on social media, then you’re missing a trick. Here’s a handy in... 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] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly. photo by Cristian V. Why is this and how can you learn to sing quietly?When we’re as... 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] Singing is all about sound, whether it’s a one-day workshop, a live concert or a CD. I’m amazed at choir websites, concert promotion and singing workshop publicity which is full of photos, but... 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 rehearsal begins and the Altos looks around in panic: “Where’s Carol?” Carol is a strong, confident singer, but she’s not here this week. Pieter Bruegel the Elder - The Parable of the ... read more
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Play It Forward is thrilled to announce the World Premiere of our next newly commissioned major choral work - ECOTORIO at the Melbourne International Singers Festival on Sun June 7, 2020! ECOTORIO is an exciting new song cycle written for SATB community and school choirs by Dave Newington and Jonathon Welch, written i... read more
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If you're a beginner singer and you've just joined a choir, this article is written for you. Maybe you joined the choir because you wanted to test the waters. Maybe you're just too nervous to sing on your own. Or maybe you jsut enjoy singing with like minded people. Will you be a good singer? Do you have what... read more
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TODAY! Fantastic Friday Offer on Digital Downloads... valid until midnight on Saturday 22nd February! 30% off all products in our 'Digital Downloads' collection which covers choral, MVC, instrumental, organ music, Christmas music and even a choir 'survival guide'! To take advantage of this offer, just enter the code 'F... read more
