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blog: Your job as a choir leader is to disappear

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In David Zweig’s book he talks about Invisibles: people who are unseen when their job is done perfectly (who only draw attention to themselves ...

blog: What’s the best recording device to use in a choir rehearsal or singing workshop?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] How long’s a piece of string? There are so many options that I’m not going to specify any particular type or model.   photo by svennev...

blog: Singing with masks: advice for singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] choirs are starting to rehearse again, both indoors and outdoors. Many are insisting that their singers wear masks. Archway Gospelish choir, Sussex What a...

blog: The six qualities needed to be a good choral director

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I wrote a while back about 10 ways to be a better choir member. But what qualities do you need to be a good choir leader?   Musical d...

blog: Trust is the key to a great singing experience in a choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is a lot of trust involved in being a singer in a choir.     Trust that you will eventually learn the song; trust that, even if you&r...

blog: What motivates you to turn up to choir week after week?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   You can tell winter is on its way because it’s dark and cold when I set off for choir each week.   photo by Todd Shaffer   It w...

blog: The pros and cons of using churches for choir performances

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

blog: Joining an established choir: a guide for new singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

blog: Among friends: the importance of support networks

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   We are lucky that singing is a very social activity. Whether we are a choir leader or singer, we are amongst friends each week.     I'm diffe...

blog: Exactly who’s in charge of my choir?! – how to deal with change

[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 me if you want to submit a question that I will answer in a future blog post. &n...