[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Those of us who love to sing often love to sing at the top of our voices. It’s joyous! photo by William P. Gottlieb But when you&r...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Some people run ‘drop-in’ singing sessions. People can drop in on any session they want, there is no commitment and no signing up for a ‘...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]The choir leader’s (and singer’s) lament: “I’m bored with the warm ups and want new ideas.” It’s very easy to create you...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] I don’t go to concerts much, especially not choir concerts. I find them rather long and boring. Photot by ToniVC But a fe...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] There’s always a strange sense of calm that descends on the choir before a concert. People seem unusually relaxed and more peo...
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] What is it about a live audience that throws a spanner in the works? scared face by Kim You’ve prepared thoroughly, you&...
This post was originally posted to the Embro Thistle Singers blog. The other day, there was a question about whether or not a choir director should sing while directing. This is an age old question but as usual I have my own ideas. ...
Coral Reyes Bartlet KV Ensamble José Híjar Polo, Maestro de Coro José María de Vicente, Director Mónica Pérez, Soprano Cristina Calvo, Alto Jorge Cordero, Tenor Augusto Brito, Bajo Iluminación: E. Zalba Sonido: L. Acuña Imagen: Video Humer ... more
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When you join a choir that sings in harmony, you will find that some parts are too high for you and some parts are too low. Just lik...
[this is an updated version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Last week I wrote about some of the skills needed to be able to sing in harmony. Most of them were focused on singing in a large choir. This w...
