[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Apparently there is more to life than just singing (can’t imagine what), so occasionally you may have to miss a choir rehearsal (not me though!...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Everyone likes to think that they’re indispensable.     The truth is though, when you’re not there your choir will manage ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This is a question I’m often asked at my singing workshops, especially by people starting out as choir leaders.   photo by James Vaugh...

Performing the beautiful Bonnie Raitt classic at our London debut in December. soloist: Phoebe Fildes Arrangement: Becca Dale Filming: Blair Mowat/George Boss

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   In your singing Lessons and choir warm ups you’re bombarded with exercises and technical advice about posture, breathing, enunciation, pitching...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] Many of us are in choirs where a particular section needs bolstering. In my case it’s a lack of altos, for others it might be too few tenors.  ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There is always room for improvement, whether you’re a singer, a choir leader, a choral arranger, a workshop leader or a choir committee member...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...

--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be bLessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, for our greater...  more--- Text by: Gabriel T. Guillaume --- English Translation: God's will be done. (Fiat voluntas Dei.) God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be bLessed now and always. You created all things with an eternal love, for our greater good You gave them to us; The bird, our brother, does not sow nor harvest; Though for him to be fed, oh Lord, You provide. A simple lily, a tiny flower, Surpasses the splendor of the great King Solomon. God of Providence, You who have never failed us, Be bLessed now and always. Why must we worry of the things to come? Why so many concerns for our future? God of Providence, Master of the Universe, You give to your children more than is needed. In spite of our fears and despite our misfortunes, In our moments of joy and even in our pains, We implore You, oh Lord, God of Providence, You offer us always Your divine presence. Let us search joyfully for the Kingdom of God, for Love and Justice, for Good, for the Peace of the Lor...    Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc.   photo by webmink &...