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How to draw out the reticent singers in your choir
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] When a nervous singer turns up to your choir or someone comes to your singing workshop who’s never sung in public before, it’s all too easy for th...
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Shumayela
Shumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout Briti... moreShumayela is part of Edmonton's Kokopelli Choir Association. Launched in 2006, this choir for treble and changing voices continues to expand its horizons, develop its membership and satisy a variety of musical tastes. The choir has toured throughout British Columbia and Alberta. In July 2011, they sang in Ottawa at the Unisong festival for Canada Day, and in July 2013 the group was featured at the presitigious and exciting interNational Festival 500 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Wherever the choir travels, we spread the joy of music-making and hope to bring communities together through song.
Shumayela offers a focus on thorough and excellent music education, with singers learning about healthy vocal production, the body-voice connection, and vibrant performance presence as well as a strong emphasis on musical literacy, music theory, and sightsinging skills. As with all our ensembles, Shumayela provides a secure and accepting social environment where all singers feel their importance as members of the group... less
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Rainford Ladies' Choir
Rainford Ladies' Choir is a warm and friendly group of singers who enjoy meeting each week to sing and socialise; based in Rainford, Merseyside.
The choir currently has around 30 members, with Martin Weston as musical director.
The choir's repertoire i... moreRainford Ladies' Choir is a warm and friendly group of singers who enjoy meeting each week to sing and socialise; based in Rainford, Merseyside.
The choir currently has around 30 members, with Martin Weston as musical director.
The choir's repertoire is wide and varied, with many songs taken from shows and films. We also sing sacred, gospel, jazz, pop and world music, with the odd novelty number thrown in!
We perform at many events in Lancashire and Merseyside, including two main concerts each year at Rainford Parish Hall, plus charity events and private functions.
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The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge
Voted '5th best choir in the world' by Gramophone Magazine, the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge has established itself as one of the leading mixed-voice choirs in the UK. The Choir comprises around thirty Choral Scholars (all of whom are ordinarily und... moreVoted '5th best choir in the world' by Gramophone Magazine, the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge has established itself as one of the leading mixed-voice choirs in the UK. The Choir comprises around thirty Choral Scholars (all of whom are ordinarily undergraduates of the College) under Director of Music, Stephen Layton.
You can follow the choir on Twitter @TrinCollChoir
We webcast all of our sung services in Trinity Chapel live at: http://www.trinitycollegechoir.com/webcasts/
We are also have a 'Listen Again' feature where you can hear music from all of the services we put out live, for free and without any registration process:
http://www.trinitycollegechoir.com/webcasts/listen-again/
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Choir leaders: who’ll replace you when you’re gone?
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Nothing lasts forever. There will come a time when you will leave your choir and need someone else to take over.
Who will you hand over to...
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How to use gestures to conduct your choir effectively
[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
Sometimes I describe my job as being the guy who stands out front and waves his arms about. “I point, you sing” is what I tell the choir.
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Helping new choir members learn the old songs
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]
When a choir has been going for a long time and you want to revive some of your old repertoire, you will find that a lot of the newer members won’t ...