[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] “Why can’t I sing?” The short answer is: “You can. Everybody can.” choir of the Munich University of Applied Scien...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Those of us who love to sing often love to sing at the top of our voices. It’s joyous! photo by William P. Gottlieb But when you&r...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather long and boring. Photot by ToniVC But a fe...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert. People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] On the face of it, a workshop or concert can be a resounding success. photo by Andy Armstrong But ask individuals about how they think ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low. Just lik...
The Alberton mens' choir was founded by Bennie Bierman in 1992. Since 2018 Dr. Paul Potgieter is the conductor. We perform at a variety of functions, often during church services. Our Easter-and Christmas programs are very popular. We also present a prais... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Last week I wrote about the challenges faced by singers joining an established choir. photo by fromcolettewithlove This week I wi...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Most choirs hAve a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter). photo by Timothy Valentine Ap...