[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I teach songs without using any kind of musical notation. Like other members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network I believe that singing should...

Arranged by Nathan Howe From concert "Voice on the Summer Wind" 1st June 2024

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I recently wrote about some of the reasons why you might think you can’t sing.   Suessian megaphone by theparadigmshifter   One of th...

(the title comes from the young son of a friend of mine – I knew what he meant!)   [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Like many teachers, I often catch colds during the autumn t...

We are a mixed Voice choir of approximately 40 Voices. All are welcome, and we would especially welcome new members in the lower Voices.

Another great gift idea for the singer in your life - 5 beautiful songs suitable for any solo Voice! Our music is available worldwide from any mAnner of sources, but if you order 'Songs from the British Isles, Vol 1' via this link, then we will giftwrap...

Again a practice session for 2008 Christmas Program.. 100 Voice choir... I was singing tenor :-)

St Mary's Church Stretton, August 2015

[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. ...