[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert. People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is it about a live audience that throws a spanner in the works? scared face by Kim You’ve prepared thoroughly, you&...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low. Just lik...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Most choirs have a long break at this time of year (whether it’s your summer or your winter). photo by Timothy Valentine Ap...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes in a small group there is just one person out of step with everyone else. Photo by Trish Steel In a large choir, it&rsq...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] This post is part of a series of occasional Questions and Answers. Just use the contact form if you want to submit a question. Lind...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about how, as a singer, you can pace yourself in choir rehearsals and singing workshops. This week I want to con...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] If a singing workshop is just a couple of hours long, then singers’ energy and concentration will probably be fine. But for ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s a lot of nonsense out there about what it takes to be a singer. The fact is, you already are one! Let’s unpick...
