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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A woman came up to me last Saturday and said “I like coming to your workshops because there are always lots of men”. Keen singers from The OK Chorale Little did she know that ... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I started my first ever choir, WorldSong, it was an open-access beginner’s choir and anyone who wanted to sing could join. Over time, as people stuck with the choir, the singing and th... read more
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byFor the very first time in Brisbane, Dr. Jonathon Welch AM and the School of Hard Knocks presents Australia's most exciting singers' festival for choirs, individual singers, conductors and composers, THE BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL SINGERS FESTIVAL (BISF). Register now at www.schoolofhardknocks.org.au ... read more
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byChoirs and Singers from all around the world. Welcome to the capital of music, Salzburg! meeting music proudly announce its new series of choral festival in 2017. Salzburg International Choral Celebration & Competition will be held in June 14-19, 2017 After Budapest meet in another musical city! Choirs may... read more
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by...two unique concerts Sunday 12th June at 2pm and 8pm A 'two concerts for one' special offer enables you to see both the School of Hard Knocks ground breaking social justice works. No Excuses! Premiere 2pm & Street Requiem 8pm concerts $43.90 / $38.90 Conc / U18 NO EXCUSES! Singing out a... read more
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byINTERNATIONAL CHORAL FESTIVAL “INCANTO MEDITERRANEO” 5th Edition Milazzo, 9th – 15th July 2017 After the huge success of the last edition, which saw the participation of International choirs from over 5 different nations (Estonia, Slovenia, Russia, Taiwan Republic of China, Spain an... read more
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by[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else. Photo by Trish Steel In a large choir, it’s not too much of a problem, but the smaller the group, the mo... read more
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byProudly announce April 9-13, 2017 to meet in Budapest, Hungary to celebrate the 16th edition of the famous and well known event, Budapest International Choir Festival & Competition! In 1988, a new festival and competition series for choirs to enjoy singing through competitive and noncompetitive way in one big event ... read more
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bySchool of Hard Knocks proudly presents Brisbane International Singers Festival 2016 June 3-5, 2016 An unforgettable experience, not just a festival Friday 3rd June 2016, 8pm Beyond Hard Knocks Documentary Screening Following on from the original ‘Choir of Hard Knocks’ document... read more
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by[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