[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’m all in favour of confident singers (see How to be a confident singer). The problem is there are two kinds and one of them can be disruptive...
[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...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Back in January I shared with you my journey so far of Becoming a choir leader. Yes, I am a choir leader, and I have one community choir...
[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...
Mitschnitt der Uraufführung am 01. Juni 2012, Berlin. Fabulous Fridays, Leitung Michael Betzner-Brandt Kamera und Schnitt: Olaf Merker
[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...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Singing together creates a real sense of community. Sometimes a choir arises from an existing community, but other times the creation of a choir builds a ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]A vital part of a choir leader's job is to spend time planning: individual rehearsals, concerts, repertoire, choir seasons, etc. photo by webmink &...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] A while back I went to a singing workshop led by an internationally acclaimed workshop leader. I was very disappointed at the lack of teaching skills...
