[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]   “You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”   photo by Thomas Quine   It’s amazing ...

[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&...

We have recently launched the John Hanson Community Choir. Open to all ages across the community of Andover and beyond. Come and join us and join in with the fun and love of singing together. Every Thursday evening 6-8 pm at John Hanson Community School - Andover

[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...

We formed as Manx Girls Choir in 1952. MGC travelled widely in Europe and had a high standard. In 2003, we changed our name to Manx Voices. We love singing to community groups, in church services and concerts. We compete in our local music festivals an...  moreWe formed as Manx Girls Choir in 1952. MGC travelled widely in Europe and had a high standard. In 2003, we changed our name to Manx Voices. We love singing to community groups, in church services and concerts. We compete in our local music festivals and have sung on stage with Blake. We are a very democratic, mutually supportive group of women ranging in age from 10 to 70!  

[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...