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blog: 5 ways to keep things fresh when you’re being taught a song you already know

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]At any singing workshop I run there will probably be someone who already knows one of the songs I’m teaching. photo by Sludge G If that is you, what ...

blog: Stop chasing after songs for your choir – learn to respect, research and relax

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There are people out there desperate to find more songs for their choir.   photo by Victor Grigas   They record everything at singing...

blog: How to develop perfect warm up exercises for your choir

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]The choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create you...

blog: Keeping a choir happy – you can’t please everyone

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There have been grumblings in my choir of late. Some people are not happy.     But is it possible to keep everyone in a choir happy?  ...

blog: I'm only going to say this once

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Conductor Kenneth Woods wrote on his blog a while back (As I was just saying) about the problems of having to repeat oneself constantly in rehearsals. &nb...

blog: Be the best singer you can, but don’t forget there’s more to life

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   for some people being a famous singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

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: What should individual singers focus on when performing as part of a choir or small group?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other singers, conductor, audience, your own par...