[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I’m often asked by choir members to play a recording of a song before I start teaching it so they can get an idea of how it sounds.   ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   As promised in last week’s post (Singers who learn by ear vs. those who use sheet music – what happens when they swap?), this is the firs...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Choir leaders don’t last forever so there will come a time when a choir needs to find a new one.     If you’re the person ...

Originally published on Themes & Variations http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/10/12/halloween-a-choral-music-scarefest/     Please refresh if all the videos don't load.  You may see your choir in this post!   Come on, ...

Carers Choir are a choir for Carers, who meet weekly in South Gloucestershire, singing acapella songs from around the globe. You don't need any experience as all songs are taught by ear. For further information please email, Indigo Craig at sharetheharmon...  moreCarers Choir are a choir for Carers, who meet weekly in South Gloucestershire, singing acapella songs from around the globe. You don't need any experience as all songs are taught by ear. For further information please email, Indigo Craig at sharetheharmony@hotmail.co.uk  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I often get enquiries about how you train to become a choir or singing workshop leader.     I don’t offer courses myself, but th...

We will be running a series of workshops teaching traditional English carols. No sing experience is necessary and you don't need to be able to read music. WOrkshops start on 3rd november running for 7 weeks, ending with an informal performance. Cost is...  moreWe will be running a series of workshops teaching traditional English carols. No sing experience is necessary and you don't need to be able to read music. WOrkshops start on 3rd november running for 7 weeks, ending with an informal performance. Cost is £4 per session.  

John Rutter writes beautifully about Christmas carols and singing in the Spectator.     So, Christmas carols — they haven’t really gone away, but we don’t sing them as much as we used to. We aren’t, in general, much ...

Don't miss this inspirational concert, paying homage to our great Australian music, singers and composers.    Presented by THECHO!R, Melbourne’s most exciting non-auditioned choir, conducted by Dr Jonathon Welch AM.   Special...

Originally published as: http://kellygalbraithblog.com/2013/09/13/saint-michael-and-all-angels-a-musical-journey/ Please refresh if videos don't load.     A woman I know really well, who isn’t prone to flights of fancy, told m...