[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that Can help with your feelings of well-being if dOne daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The socially-distanced reopening of indoor performances in England was due to take place on 1st August, but the government then postpOned it for at least anot...
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord Make His face to shine upon you, To shine upon you and be gracious unto you The Lord lift up the light Of His countenance upon you, And give you peace, Amen.
Life works in mysterious ways. Sometimes, without meaning to, you Can get a song or a jingle stuck in your head and end up singing or humming it for hours - or even days. On the other hand, when you are actively trying to learn a poem, lyric, or a...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I was in the middle of planning a workshop and was checking through a few songs to Make sure I had the correct lyrics, source, meaning, backgr...
BachWerk is made up of a group of people in Brussels passionate about fantastic music and determined to do something about it. Together we have formed a choir of talented musicians from Belgium and around the world. Our common goal is to Make great mu... One';">moreOne;">BachWerk is made up of a group of people in Brussels passionate about fantastic music and determined to do something about it. Together we have formed a choir of talented musicians from Belgium and around the world. Our common goal is to Make great music. Around thirty experienced amateur and professional singers Make up the choir of BachWerk. The aim is to perform fantastic music to the highest possible standard. Working with music coach, Lodewijk Regout and conductor, David Miller, singers share the passion behind BachWerk. One';">less
"Signs of Rain Or Forty Reasons For Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: The hollow winds begin to blow, The clouds look black, the glass is... One';">moreOne;">"Signs of Rain Or Forty Reasons For Not Accepting An Invitation of a Friend To Make an Excursion With Him" lyrics by Dr. Edward Jenner (18th Century). Directed by Ken Jenson. Lyrics: The hollow winds begin to blow, The clouds look black, the glass is low; Thee soot falls down, the spaniels sleep, The spiders from their cobwebs peep. Last night the sun went pale to bed, The moon in halos hid her head; The boding shepherd heaves a sigh, For see, a rainbow spans the sky! The walls are damp, the ditches smell, Closed is the pink-eyed pimpernel. Hark how the chairs and tables crack! Old Betty's nerves are on the rack; Loud quacks the duck, the peacocks cry, The distant hills are seeming nigh. How restless are the snorting swine! The busy flies disturb the kine; Low o'er the grass the swallow wings, The cricket, too, how sharp he sings! Puss on the hearth, with velvet paws, Sits wiping o'er her whiskered jaws; Through the clear streams the fishes rise, And nimbly catch the incautious flies. T... One';">less
One of the most common mistakes that choruses and choirs Make when they create their websites is also One of the most obvious 'doh' moments possible. It's so obvious that you might not even think of it, but it's surprising how many websites are mis...
Luís Cipriano is a Portuguese composer, with Degree in composition. In the last almost 25 years he was really active in Luxemburg’s music Life as a musician, guest composer and conductor as well. He composed 12 Masses and several choral and o...
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditiOned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
