[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I found myself last week arranging a bunch of songs to teach at the weekend. As usual, I’d left it far too late and was feeling rushed. &nb...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] First I need to fess up: I have a low boredom threshold and always try to squeeze in as many songs as possible. Not always a good idea! ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]I teach songs from all over the world, often in foreign languages. But people are always asking me for more songs in English. Why is this? Especially since ...
Performed by Stella Choir - REPERTOIRE OF SPRING 2024 Contact : stellachoirstaff@gmail.com Conductor : jad.harjane19@gmail.com It was a quiet night – when a glimpse of light slowly gazed upon the sky. Awakening the sleeping souls – Joyfully singing –... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I have a low boredom threshold. There are 100s of gorgeous new songs I want to teach and it’s hard to cram them all in. Photo by Leo Reyn...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] It’s that time of year again. Summer is over and choir starts back. We choir leaders will be thinking about which songs to teach for the next s...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I always teach songs by ear. Despite my strong belief in the oral/ aural tradition, there is an increasing number of handheld recording devices appearing i...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last time I looked at what music notation is for and if you need it to sing. Sight reading by discopalace This week I’d like to ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When I’m promoting a singing workshop or recruiting for a choir, I want a shorthand way of describing the kind of songs I teach. Pho...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some teachers find themselves having to lead singing sessions at their school. But often they don’t have that much experience of teaching songs ...
