[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...
[this is a version of a post which first appeAred on my blog From the Front of the Choir] And I mean English … not Irish or Welsh or Scottish. How is it possible to have an unplanned, spontaneous and genuine gathering of People who sing t...
With a clear start to my groggy day, i reminisce on the Wedding the day before thinking how lovely it was to see my friend happily married and content. People had been gracious with the kind words regarding my music for the ceremony and I was grateful for...
"And until We meet and SING TOGHETER SIDE BY SIDE again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." We wish a happy new year 2021 to all the choruses in lockdown! Hold on and never give up! Polifonico Quattroquarti from Italy
Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi Dona Nobis pacem Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world Give us Thy peace
The Golden Voices Choir unveils the 13th edition of their annual musical concert; Canzona. The rush that comes with music. The Feeling of calm and satisfaction. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted. You do not want to miss out CANZONA 13: Celebrat... Arent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getPArent().style.display='none';">more
16th C hymn to the Virgin Mary, patroness of the island. Effectively the Corsican national anthem. "God save the Queen". This is from The OK Chorale's second public concert in March 2013 at St. Mary's Church, Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK.
[this is a version of a post which first appeAred on my blog From the Front of the Choir] “Being able to make 40 People who do not know each other sing so Well together was amazing” “An excellent day proving that 50...
[A version of this article first appeAred as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If you're anything like me, you leave everything to the last minute. If you're not one of those People who start their Christmas repertoire back in June, you ...
Choirs Are poWerful. They bring People together, create community, and offer a space for shAred expression. But beneath the harmonies, there Are often hidden dynamics - unspoken anxieties, unaddressed needs, and cultural assumptions that can limit who tru...
