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blog: What motivates you to turn up to choir week after week?

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   You can tell winter is on its way because it’s dark and cold when I set off for choir each week.   photo by Todd Shaffer   It w...

blog: It’s summer – where have all the choir gone??!!

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   The evening’s are lighter, the weather is warmer, the songs are amazing, the singing’s as good as ever – it’s summer!  ...

blog: You don't have to like the people you sing with

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]    Some people I know think that to sing harmony with others you have to get on with them.   Photo by woodleywonderworks   But I don&rsq...

blog: The pros and cons of using churches for choir performances

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   It is always difficult to find suitable venues for choir performances.   photo by Ben Dodson   Churches are usually very welcoming (and oft...

blog: Joining an established choir: a guide for new singers

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Joining a new choir is a bit like going to big school: it’s exciting, but a bit scary and it will take a while to learn the ropes.   p...

blog: Why we don’t sing, even though it makes us feel good

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “I love singing, but I haven’t sung for years and I really miss it.”     So why haven’t you joined a choir or co...

blog: How to deal with song lyrics 2: leaving the written word behind

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Last week in Part 1 of How to deal with song lyrics, I looked at the pros and cons of using written words as opposed to learning entirely by ear.   &...

blog: Your singing self vs. your everyday self – which is the real you?

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   We bandy terms around like ‘authentic voice’ and ‘natural voice’ when we talk about singing.   photo by Jean Spector &nbs...

blog: What’s in a name? Creating good titles for singing workshops

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Like a newspaper headline, or a title for a blog post, a good name for a singing workshop can make all the difference.   Queue for the Banksy Exh...

blog: Re-booting your choir: shake things up for a new season

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   Many choirs will be starting back soon after a long break.   photo by velkr0   This is the perfect time to shake things up a bit if y...