[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 ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   A friend asks you to comment on their singing or asks you if you think they can sing at all.     What can you say without hurting thei...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a ...  moreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final composition, Requiem, was finished after his death by his student Franz Xaver Süssmayr. According to his wife, Constanze Mozart, the ailing composer had come to believe he was writing the piece, initially commissioned by a German count, to be played at his own funeral — and indeed some sections were. Requiem was later performed at the funerals and commemorative services of Ludwig van Beethoven, Joseph Haydn, and Frédéric Chopin. Centuries later in 1960, “scraps of paper” containing Mozart’s unrealized ideas were discovered, prompting new versions of the Requiem. Mozart Requiem Robert Levin edition Downtown voices the Choir of Trinity Wall Street NOVUS NY Stephen Sands, conductor Sonya Headlam, soprano Pamela Terry, mezzo-soprano David Vanderwal, tenor Neil Netherly, bass  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD.     This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   A while back I went to a singing workshop led by an internationally acclaimed workshop leader. I was very disappointed at the lack of teaching skills...

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Cantorion and John Daniel launched their first ever Choral Workshop at Llanrwst Leisure Centre on Sunday, April 17th 2011. It was an open invitation for men who wanted the informal experience of singing within the ranks of a Welsh Male Vocie Choir and it...  moreCantorion and John Daniel launched their first ever Choral Workshop at Llanrwst Leisure Centre on Sunday, April 17th 2011. It was an open invitation for men who wanted the informal experience of singing within the ranks of a Welsh Male Vocie Choir and it proved to be a huge success. Several guests turned up for the experience and were treated to the full basics of vocal production and singing within the choir by John Daniel. the demand is such that John and the committee will be arranging a second workshop soon. Please visit http://www.cantorioncolinjones.co.uk/guestbook  less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   In my series of posts on How to deal with song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain ...