[The views expressed in this blog are from my personal experiences from 25 years of leading non-auditioned community choirs in the UK, as well as adult singing workshops. My focus is on teaching by ear using a repertoire of songs from traditions across th...
This haunting & ethereal version of a beautiful, traditional Russian Carol brings wonder and mystery as the world waits for the birth of the Christ child... RUSSIAN CAROL Traditional Lyrics Catherine Paul Original Copyright 1968 Ascherberg Hopwo... more
Participant of "International Musical Eisteddfod" Llangollen 2007 Royal Pavilion Llangollen, 14. Juli 2007 1. "Wohlauf, ihr Gäste" (Widmann) 2. "Tyger, Tyger, burning bright" (Hughes) 3. "Saltarelle" (Saint-Saens) Conductor: Martin Winkler
A Worcester, UK, choir is swapping its usual Cathedral surroundings for the bright lights of the rock arena after being asked to perform alongside global music legend Rick Wakeman. The Worcester Cathedral Chamber Choir will be performing alongs...
This is the first of a series that originAlly appeared on Helping You Harmonise. One of the interesting things that happens when amateur musicians build themselves a training infrastructure is that they bring an incredible breadth of skills...
With their unique signature sound, Muzaria sing Eric Whitacre's 'Glow', set to beautiful visions of the Northern Lights. Glow” was written for the World of Color Honor Choir as part of the World of Color – Winter Dreams show which premiered at Disney C... more
Away in a manger Kirkpatrick arr Philip Moore Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little lord Jesus laid down his sweet head. The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little lord Jesus asleep on the hay. The cattle ... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Once upon a time you could only hear your favourite song if you travelled to a live performance. It was a special, one-off, shared experience. ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] With far fewer people around at the moment, I am starting to hear things that I don’t normAlly notice. It made me realise that in our usuAlly busy dail...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I wrote a post cAlled Over-rehearsed or under-prepared: which is better? One of the comments got me thinking about things that have gone wrong...
