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blog: 10 things choir leaders can do when stuck at home

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] What is a choir leader without a choir?   There are times when you won’t be able to be with your choir in person. Here are some things to help k...

blog: I hate a choir in uniform

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Many choirs dress identically when they perform. Some have a choir uniform, some choose a particular colour for a particular concert, some have specially m...

blog: 10 things singers can do at home when there’s no choir to go to

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] There are many reasons why you might have to stay home and not be able to get to choir. How can you keep your choral and musical interests alive? Here are 1...

blog: Beginners choir or established choir: time to re-evaluate?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When I started my first ever choir, WorldSong, it was an open-access beginner’s choir and anyone who wanted to sing could join.   &nbs...

Pergolesi. Stabat Mater 2011.03.05
video: Pergolesi. Stabat Mater 2011.03.05

"STABAT MATER", Giovanni Baptista PERGOLESI I. Stabat Mater II. Cujus animam III. O quam tristis IV. Quae moerebat V. Quis est homo VI. Vidit suum VII. Eia Mater VIII. Fac ut ardeat IX. Sancta Mater X. Fac ut portem XI. Inflamatus XII. Quando ...  more

blog: Becoming a choir leader – it’s a long story!

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I realise that apart from my profile page on this blog, you probably don’t know much about me or my journey to become a choir and singing workshop lea...

blog: What exactly is the point of your choir?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I often get people writing to me for advice about choirs. Some of them don’t agree with the direction their choir leader is taking them, some ...

blog: You can’t franchise charisma – why your choir leader is special

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   The fact is that pretty much anyone can lead a choir. Some do it better than others and some do it worse, but it’s not rocket science. However,...

blog: What is your measure of success? – choir leading and self-reflection

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] How do you know if a choir session or singing workshop or performance has been a success? photo by shadowkilla_tk And if it has gone badly, how does that...

blog: The challenges of commissioning a new piece for your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I find it hard to believe, but I started my choir WorldSong way back in October 1997. In 2007, we planned several events to celebrate our 10th anniversary...