[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   As a singing workshop and choir leader I have an incredibly easy life. I can get up when I want to and have no work commitments for five days ...

Wedding Recessional last Feb. 8, 2014.

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I raised the question of Whose choir is it any way?     © Copyright John Darch and licensed for reuse under this...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] We all have off days, even choir leaders.     Here are a few hints on how to cope when you’re feeling low or burnt out.   No matte...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Obvious really, but a choir is a large organism made up of lots of individuals who are working together.     The Tenor by Amyn Kassam &...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In January 2008 I handed over the reins of my first choir WorldSong to a new musical director after ten years at the helm.     And in ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Many of you know that I avoid using the ‘C’ word: choir. But there other similar terms that I find just as bad: chorus, chorale, chamber ...

[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]   choir leaders often ask me where I source my songs. I’ve written about this in previous posts: Finding songs for your choir and Easy songs for ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform.   the Big Night Out Community choir for BBC Children in Need 201...