[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The OK Chorale have just started back after a long Christmas break. This term we’re working towards our annual spring concert. I need to plan a...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] People don’t often talk about the downsides of singing. We constantly bang on about the health benefits, social aspects, etc. but...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] For some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...
Hello Choral Friends, Here's an important reminder for You. Don't forget that Anthony Silvestri and I have collaborated on many pieces. This means that whenever You acquire one of my works, he receives funds that are crucial for his recovery. So, if ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I don’t like rehearsing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the singers I’m working with and just busk it. ...
First published: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/07/24/cleopatra/ “Fool! Don’t You see now that I could have poisoned You a hundred times had I been able to live without You.” Cleopatra A summer vacatio...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes we’re asked to lead a rehearsal or run a singing workshop or perform a song and we do our job very well. But afterwards we don’t feel...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It’s usually the case that professional singers have had some sort of training in a particular singing technique. photo by Kevin Cea...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve suddenly realised I don’t Know what to call myself any more. I used to be a ‘choirmaster’ (a term I got from Gareth Malone and...
