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blog: How to get the best from your singers: don’t tell them it’s hard!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   For the last eight years I’ve created a performance choir from scratch each year – a kind of Instant Choir, Just Add People – which I cal...

blog: If you’re looking for new singers, don’t expect them to come to you

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You’ve put your fliers out, spread the word, mentioned it on Facebook, but still you find it hard to recruit new singers.   photo by I...

Vocalix Demo-Medley 2017
video: Vocalix Demo-Medley 2017

Medley - live recording from our concert "Cold Hands Warm Hearts Includes: Thankful, A Child is born, A Christmas Blessing, Let it be Me, Don't worry about Me

blog: Don’t be too quick to dismiss songs that aren’t in English

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people are put off when they come across a song with foreign words. They prefer to sing songs in English. photo by Chell Hill Not only are they missin...

blog: Explaining the SATB Choir

This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog.  There is a really fun explanation of the 4 basic choir sections as seen by a young person.  I Don't kNow where the original document came from or I would give proper credi...

blog: STAB, TABS or ASSBAT – how does your choir line up?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Two weeks ago I wrote about how individuals choose where to stand within their part (Don't stand too close to me! - finding the right place to stand in yo...

"The Lord is my Shepherd", by VIVA, Sandnes Kulturskolekor
video: "The Lord is my Shepherd", by VIVA, Sandnes Kulturskolekor

Sung by Viva, Sandnes kulturskolekor Soloists: Hanne Wilford and Bodil Boe. Recorded 1995 on the CD "Feel Good" med SMUK, the name of the choir at that time: Sandnes Musikkskoles UngdomsKor, today VIVA, Sandnes kulturskolekor

blog: The secret to great singing that teachers don’t tell you

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   There is one vital ingredient to being a good singer.   Photo by Peter Smile   It’s Not innate talent or vocal range or ability...

blog: Don’t peak too soon – effective rehearsal planning for your next concert

[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...

Kenyan Boys Choir - Kenya
video: Kenyan Boys Choir - Kenya

As Kenya celebrates 50 years of Independence, we Feel hoNored being a part of this great nation and we sing a song in praise of our nation, its people and the rich heritage that we have. Long live Kenya. Written & Arranged by: Henry Wanjala