[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   To Make singing as accessible as possible, I don’t use sheet music when I teach. This often freaks out people who are used to having a score in their...

OK so some songs we recorded didn't Make the CD "These Islands". Here is one that got away. The Miller of Dee. We will soon be putting up a podcast of the Choral Celebration, for a limited time in the run up to the Grand Depart. Keep your eyes and ears...

If you have had a coaching session or workshop with me in the last two or three years, you will have recently received an email that says: Hello there! I am getting in touch with people I’ve worked with in recent times to Make sure I can meet as...

You have heard These Islands now get the sheet music and chance for you to Make these your own. The music that you want not up there then contact Fraser. God Be in My Head Vidi Aquam Jerusalem

[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...

[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 is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   I really, really don’t like performing outdoors (I’ll Come to why in a moment)! But sometimes it’s unavoidable, so what can we do to Make...

In 2026 it is going to be the 150th anniversary of the year when Palais Ehrbaar began to be built. Ever since its completion, the building has been an important Place for classical music, hosting several successful concerts.   We are honoured and p...

  We can't remind often enough, but we have a lot to happen if you interested in choral music and to find out about new destination in Europe. The city of Copernicus would be a great Place to perform your repertoire and be part of an International...

Equality, unity: regardless of age, gender or origin, everyone has the opportunity to join us! Our traditions inherited from our ancestors enriches our own culture and also Make all of our lives more colourful. With Beira Interior we would like to enhance...