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blog: Be the best Singer you can, but don’t forget there’s more to life

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   For some people being a famous Singer or being in the best choir in the world or making a hit record or Singing a piece perfectly in competition is t...

blog: Why some Singers find it hard to learn by ear (and what you can do to make it easier)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   Some people really struggle when it comes to learning a song by ear. Often it’s Singers who are used to uSing sheet music, but not always. &nb...

blog: Your job as a choir leader is to disappear

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   In David Zweig’s book he talks about Invisibles: people who are unseen when their job is done perfectly (who only Draw attention to themselves ...

blog: What’s the best recording device to use in a choir rehearsal or Singing workshop?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] How long’s a piece of string? There are so many options that I’m not going to specify any particular type or model.   photo by svennev...

blog: Singing with masks: advice for Singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Choirs are starting to rehearse again, both indoors and outdoors. Many are insisting that their Singers wear masks. Archway Gospelish Choir, Sussex What a...

blog: Leaving the back row - stepping out of our comfort zone

  [this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   If you’re not a confident Singer, your impulse will be to stand at the back and hide.     But this is the worst possible p...

blog: The job of being a choir leader

[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   As a Singing workshop and choir leader I have an incredibly easy life. I can get up when I want to and have no work commitments for five days ...

blog: Over-rehearsed or under-prepared: which is better?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my Blog From the Front of the Choir]   I don’t like rehearSing. I’d much rather turn up on the day, trust the Singers I’m working with and just busk it.      ...

blog: Is your choir name fit for purpose?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Blog From the Front of the Choir] Many choir names are descriptive and give a clear idea of what kind of choir it is.But choirs change over time. Maybe your choir name doesn’t fit what y...

blog: 17 (Last Minute) Things to Avoid - to Ensure a Smooth Concert!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity Blog]    We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...