[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] You work on a song in choir week after week, but slowly things seem to get worse. You worry about getting the words right, you can’t seem to re...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]I’ve been praised many times by the singers I work with for being so patient. Which makes me wonder: what’s the alternative?I must admit that I ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] I regularly get emails out of the blue from various singing groups scattered across the globe asking for gigs. Recently I had one from a Russian ensemble, ...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir] Many English pop groups in the 60s started off by emulating their cousins from across the pond and sang with an American accent. Cliff Richard still does! ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Morning St...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] In most formal choirs you’re told exactly where to stand when performing. There is often a fixed set-up which varies little from concert to concert....
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Sometimes old choir repertoire becomes stale. Photo by quinn.anya Well-loved songs start to wear out and lose their sparkle. What can ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Have you ever been swept along by the enthusiasm of a singing session only to feel drained at the end or with a sore throat and aching legs? ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Sue ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] I like being in charge, as do most choir and singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling people what to do and helping them to sing ...