[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] ... YOU! photo by Stephen Mcleod Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done. ...
[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 ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Opportunities to sing with others, especially in harmony, are very rare when you’re confined to your house. This could be a chance to discover the joys...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Often, at the end of a singing workshop, someone will tell me that they didn’t think they were singing the right thing and ask if there is anything they...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] 'Tis the season to be poorly. A warm rehearsal room is the ideal place to spread coughs and sneezes, especially with all that deep breathing and standing c...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] The OK Chorale is not a performing choir (yet!), but after two terms of hard (but fun) work, we’ve invited some friends and family along next week t...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] As a member of the Natural Voice Network I share their belief that everybody can sing and nobody should be excluded from music-making. Which is why n...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just contact Chris if you want to submit a question. Here is a very familiar st...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Occasionally a rehearsal goes totally pear-shaped and I have no idea why. photo by hebedesign Despite my best efforts everythi...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] From my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation. photo by by The Failed Photographer ...