We're a CHOIR of about 15 people, singing secular music from all genres and from all times (from THE sixteenth century onwards, that is). And provided that it's a cappella music. Even within THEse limits, THEre's still an awful lot of pieces left ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] At THE end of each of my one-day workshops I’ve recently started to record all THE songs I’ve taught during THE day. It’s nice for peopl...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] THE CHOIRs and workshops that I lead are run on THE principle that music should be accessible to all. This means that I don’t use written music to te...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] I’m always on THE lookout for new songs to use with my singing workshops and CHOIRs. Sara Bareilles in concert by Anirudh Koul Th...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] We’re in THE middle of learning a song. People are struggling a bit. THEn someone asks: “What note is that?” Photo by ph...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] You’ve put your fliers out, spread THE word, mentioned it on Facebook, but still you find it hard to recruit new singers. photo by I...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] “It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready.” Hugh Laurie photo by Fido Especially when...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] I blame it on THE Italians. Photo by cbmd THE founder of THE modern musical stave was an Italian; many well-known musical f...
Whatcom Chorale is a mixed CHOIR of approximately 90 singers. We are headquartered in Bellingham, WA and have been singing since 1972. This year marks our 40th anniversary!
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] Music and singing are auditory experiences. We don’t need to see THE musicians or singers to appreciate THEir music. So why boTHEr going...
