[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   After the long summer break, I used to arrive really early at the first choir session, sit by the door, and worry that nobody would come back.   ...

Do You Hear the People Sing? are the multi award-winning vibrant, contemporary choir based in Bournemouth. They specialise in modern musical theatre and performance but also sing other genres including pop and gospel. The choir's music is arranged by ch...  moreDo You Hear the People Sing? are the multi award-winning vibrant, contemporary choir based in Bournemouth. They specialise in modern musical theatre and performance but also sing other genres including pop and gospel. The choir's music is arranged by choir leader Nicole Dawson who is a trained composer and arranger. Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 7.30pm at Priory Hall, Christchurch and the choir perform regularly all over the South Coast. New members are currently being accepted for the summer term 2016, entry is by informal, private audition. Come and join the fun!  Less_link" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="$(this).getParent().getPrevious().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">Less

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   I was running a workshop recently, and somebody grabbed me in the break and said: “I can’t believe how patient you are with us!”. &n...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   There are times when it’s not been appropriate for an audience to clap. Funerals and weddings are the obvious ones.   photo by Linda Thomas ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir] We all know that joining a choir is a good thing to do. But it might not suit everyone. photo by Dave Pearce   Here are five reasons why it mig...

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   When I use the word ‘choir’, an image will pop into most people’s minds.     a bunch of fidgety 7-year-olds...

Noctis Chamber choir performing at Bath Music Festival on May 16th 2014. This piece was arranged especially for the choir by their director Francis Faux. Venue: St Swithin's, Bath Pianist - Matthew Finch Please visit www.noctischoir.com for ...  moreNoctis Chamber choir performing at Bath Music Festival on May 16th 2014. This piece was arranged especially for the choir by their director Francis Faux. Venue: St Swithin's, Bath Pianist - Matthew Finch Please visit www.noctischoir.com for more information on upcoming events.  

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   It turns out that the devil might not have the best tunes after all.     Although I run a secular choir (I don’t have a religiou...

[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 ...