[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...
Isang Gabi Ng Pasasalamat (A Farewell Concert)
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] Last week I wrote about CHOIRs that choose not to perform. None of THE CHOIRs or singing groups that I have run were formed as performing groups. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] I’ve always known that I’m more interested in traditional songs, but I’ve only just realised that it’s THE vocal quality that I&rs...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From THE Front of THE CHOIR] Do you have to be able to read music to sing? Lots of people believe so and are put off joining CHOIRs, or even singing at all, as a result. &n...
