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[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless. We might think we’re being clear, but how can we be sure that ... read more
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As a challenge to finish and post one new piece per month for 6 months, Here is my first of six new compositions. Rejoice! is a modern piece based on Veni Veni Emmanuel. It features tight harmony with classical sensitivities for Advent/Christmas designed for community choirs, but also perfect for schools, churches, 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] I often get enquiries about how you train to become a choir or singing workshop leader. I don’t offer courses myself, but there are a few around. But do you really need training? S... read more
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Choir of Hard Knocks 10th Anniversary ‘Hope and Inspiration’ Tour Melbourne Street Choir Inc presents Choir of Hard Knocks With Founding Artistic Director Dr Jonathon Welch AM Still Inspiring The World … 10 Years On! Now celebrating their 10th Anniversary year, the ARIA... read more
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The Hutt Valley Singers with Musical Director Joanne Roelofs, present their first concert for the year on Sunday, May 1 at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre in Upper Hutt. New Zealand. Titled "Gloria", the concert features Vivaldi's Gloria as the main work to be performed. Joining the choir for this wo... read more
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The Major Minors Children’s Choir (New Zealand) are excited to be performing a selection of familiar songs from movies, musicals and pop songs at their next concert on 15 May. This will be the second Upper Hutt performance for the choir this year with more concerts planned for 2016. The Hutt Valley Choir... read more
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Participate in fabulous workshops with Kirby Shaw, Dr Jonathon Welch AM and Dr Kathleen McGuire. Rehearse and perform with Kirby Shaw, the legendary master of popular, jazz and swing choral music, who is back by popular demand in Melbourne and Brisbane with his extraordinary workshops and concerts to pre... 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 wrote last week about people who think they can’t ‘sing’ because they think they need training or singing lessons first (Your singing voice: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!). ... 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 wrote a post a a few years back called Do you need singing lessons in order to sing? Photo by Anna Strumillo My main point was that many people are frightened to sing in public before they&rsq... read more
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Let’s a talk about the other concert hall regarding Choral Celebration and Laurea Mundi Budapest: The Palace of Arts, known to Hungarians simply as Müpa is one of Hungary's best known cultural brands and one of its most modern cultural institutions. It provides perfect home for classical, contemporary, popu... read more
