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blog: How songs are stored in your brain - ideas for better song learning

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   In my series of posts on How to deal with song lyrics a few weeks back, I said that I believe that song lyrics are stored in a different part of the brain ...

blog: Songbooks and other resources for choirs (that will also make great presents)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I’ve written before about finDing songs for your choir (Where do you find all your songs? and Easy songs for your choir and FinDing songs for your ch...

blog: How to encourage regular choir attendance – balancing fun with commitment

  [A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Lately I’ve been wrestling with the problem of inconsistent attendance at choir. If not everyone comes each week it’s hard to do any de...

KCKCC Electronic Spiritual Concert
video: KCKCC Electronic Spiritual Concert

The Electronic Spiritual KCKCC Multimedia Choral Showcase Featuring the music of Michael Engelhardt Choirs from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College Michael Engelhardt, Juli O'Mealey, and John Stafford II, condu...  onclick="$(this).getParent().getNext().style.display='';$(this).getParent().style.display='none';">moreone;">The Electronic Spiritual KCKCC Multimedia Choral Showcase Featuring the music of Michael Engelhardt Choirs from Shawnee Mission North High School and Kansas City Kansas Community College Michael Engelhardt, Juli O'Mealey, and John Stafford II, conductors Joyce Steeby and Cori Hastings, accompanists Thursday, March 12th, 2015 Trinity Community Church Kansas City, KS  

blog: Why does the first wrong note you learn stay with you forever?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Sometimes (yes, I admit it), I make a mistake when I’m teaching a new song. It may be a wrong note, wrong timing or wrong phrasing.   ...

blog: How to sing quietly (without running out of breath)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people find it hard to sing quietly. They seem to run out of breath easily and their voice goes all wobbly.   photo by Cristian V.   Why ...

blog: Why can’t I sing low notes with more power and volume?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Many men (and some women) complain about not having much vocal power on low notes. photo by GigNroll.com If you have good power, control and volume in the ...

blog: Setting your goals for the new year (guaranteed to work!)

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It’s the time of year when many people make resolutions, set goals and devise plans for the coming year.   photo by --Tico--   But i...

Wonderful Peace Live@Home
video: Wonderful Peace Live@Home

Due to Covid restrictions all our planned concerts for december 2021 have been cancelled. Instead we bring you a series of rehearsal recorDings... all for free! Enjoy this SATB version of "Wonderful Peace" !

blog: Why it’s easier to sing to 1,000 strangers than friends and family

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Put me in front of a huge crowd of strangers and I’ll perform loud and proud.   Photo by Anirudh Koul   But in a room full of friend...