If you sing in a choir then chances are, you don’t need to be sold on its benefits. Choir singing has been found in many studies to do amazing things (including boosting the immune system) and forming part of one can also boost your social skil...
There are few things that have as powerful an impact on our ensembles as the standing formations of the singers. This will directly impact the speed at which the ensemble learns new repertoire and polishes the same. Standing formation impacts balance, the...
One of the things we find with our choir is that during the middle or the year (our New Zealand winter) , we're often plagued with choir members getting sick, wintery bitter weather (so nobody wants to leave their warm homes), or members taking trip...
'Promise' - the most beautiful song, as featured at Disney's Epcot Centre. This stunning arrangement is by Darren Marc Bartlett - performed by UK choral sensation SALVACOSTA and set to fireworks recorded on location at Disney's Epcot Centre from the Disne... more
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my Choral Clarity blog] We've just spent many months learning notes and rhythms, memorizing lyrics, working on balance and blend, shape, and internalizing meaning. But now it ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] You work on a song in choir week after week, but slowly things seem to get worse. You worry about getting the words right, you can’t seem to re...
This is a post with tips for beginning composers. Before being a full-time choral composer, I'm a fan of choral music. I want to constantly discover new things. So, I'm going to write down what I wish I had known when I started in this profe...
(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) Prior to my first day of teaching high school, I was given advice from the person who had just hired me. He told me exactly what I should do on the first day. He ...
[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir]Many choir leaders have a strong style and particular choice of repertoire. They lead large, thriving choirs which have a strong vision. Other choir leaders...
With music ranging from'The Bare Necessities' to Monteverdi, Spectra Musica's concert on 1st April will be packed with it's usual eclectic mix thanks to dynamic MD Peter Leech. Be at St.Luke and St.Teresa's church Wincanton Somerset at 7.30pm on 1st April...
