[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. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Certain people are rather dismissive of “Singing for fun” choirs. If it’s for fun then it can’t possibly be of any quality. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Sometimes you might have to learn your song part from a recording rather than with everyone else together in a choir session. photo by Kat...
[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...
[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] I never sleep the night before running a singing workshop and I always feel terribly nervous before a concert – whether I’m singing or conducti...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I like being in charge, as do most choir and singing workshop leaders. Our job mainly consists of telling people what to do and helping them to sing ...
English version of La Vierge à la Crèche performed by Roundelay at an Advent concert in the Unitarian Chapel, Manchester, UK.
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Yes, you! No matter what size your choir is, you are by far the most important singer in it. photo by ~BillieJoesEntourage Withou...