[The views expressed in this blog are From my personal experiences From almost 30 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 ac...

[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...

[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...

[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...

An arrangement of the Despacito movement by Eke Chijindu Favour Hedges

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   From my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by The Failed Photographer ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the kinds of singing that I like (I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!).     Now I want to give...

Sing From the Heart Tranquil countryside singing retreat holiday in the heart of rural Normandie, France 6-13 April 2024   "...an amazing & glorious week of singing & friendship."   Fun, friendly and nurturing small group singing retr...

Is singing good for stress? Yes, it Can actually stress you out a bit... By rushing to rehearsals, trying to park the car and not finding a space, or getting stuck in public transport at peak times (I really wish there were more morning choirs) By ...

The Salt and Light Chorale is an SATB choir that sings music From a variety of genres such as: Gospel, Spirituals, Jazz, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Russian Choral Music. This choir is partnered with a non-profit organization Called the New Yor...  moreThe Salt and Light Chorale is an SATB choir that sings music From a variety of genres such as: Gospel, Spirituals, Jazz, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Russian Choral Music. This choir is partnered with a non-profit organization Called the New York Community Alliance for Sickle Cell Anemia Inc. We plan to use our concert venues for aiding this organization's cause. Our conductor John Hunter II is a young but competent conductor. He received his Master's in Choral Conducting From Mansfield University. To hear some of his works, you may go to his website at ofollow">http://www.wix.com/hunterjj14/my-web . By simply going to the Choral Listening Room in his website you Can hear a number of works conducted by him. We will be holding auditions this Saturday. If you would like to audition for this group, you may email John Hunter at hunterjj14@mounties.mansfield.edu or Contact Mr. John Robinson at 347-409-3860. Compensation is...    less