[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...
The late Ella Fitzgerald, who was known as one of the best female vocalists of her time, was once quoted as saying: “The only thing better than Singing is more Singing.” In the USA alone, more than 28.5 million people regularly sing in one of ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I debunked 15 myths about men and Singing. haka, WOMAD 2009 by Matthieu A. This week I present seven ideas that you m...
Singing Retreat Holiday Hauteville Sur Mer, Normandie France 20-27 May 2023 Breath in the fresh sea air, sing from the heart & enjoy delicious home cooked food on our small group Singing retreat holiday on the stunning Normandy coast A place f...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Fed up with the family slumped in front of the TV every Christmas and not communicating? Then turn off the TV and start Singing! Chris...
This post was orginally published on Embro Thistle Singers blog. When I was 15, I took Singing lessons from the nuns at "The Pines". These ladies were well respected for the results they achieved in musical training. Our performance group 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...
[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...
[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from almost 30 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 ac...
Mansfield University Concert Choir conducted by Peggy Dettwiler
