[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   How do mixed choirs and single-sex choirs differ, if at all?   Victoria choir, Uganda by Adamesmith   I was partly inspired to write this ...

This version of A Clare Benediction by John Rutter was performed by Reflections mixed choir in Truro Cathedral on Saturday 9 November 2013. Reflections is a mixed, four-part harmony choir based in Southeast Cornwall. Photography by Alan Smith. Sound by Ke...  moreThis version of A Clare Benediction by John Rutter was performed by Reflections mixed choir in Truro Cathedral on Saturday 9 November 2013. Reflections is a mixed, four-part harmony choir based in Southeast Cornwall. Photography by Alan Smith. Sound by Ken Trethewey.  

 [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Some time ago I tried a new idea (for me any way) for helping people to learn songs.   Photo by Ramesh Lalwani   I decided to associa...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Staring at a blank page waiting for the muse to strike. Slumped in a chair waiting to feel energised enough to go jogging. Feeling down and the last ...

Our version of Happy by Pharrell Williams, recorded at our summer concert on 13th July 2014. We always welcome new members. To find out more check out our website: http://northkingstonchoir.wix.com/nkc

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   This is a busy concert time for most choirs.     I thought I'd give an account of a typical concert by one of my community choirs. This ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]Many singers struggle with finding their starting note. Once they’ve nailed that, they’re off and it’s no problem. How can you make sure y...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Jargon is a useful shorthand for people in the know. But for those outside our world, it can be confusing or even meaningless.     We ...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the choir]   A friend asks you to comment on their singing or asks you if you think they can sing at all.     What can you say without hurting thei...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the choir]   Last week I wrote about Choosing a running order for your concert or CD.     This week I want to tackle the slightly easier task of selectin...