[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   from my experience with choirs and singing groups it appears that we are a rhythmically challenged nation.   photo by by the Failed Photographer ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   We all know that singing workshops are just an excuse to string together a series of tea breaks and lunch breaks. And concerts are an excuse to have a drin...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   As they say: size doesn’t matter, it’s what you do with it that counts.   Measuring lung capacity with a spirometer the University of...

(A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog Choral Clarity) How do we measure success? This, of course, is a lifelong question that stares us in the face every day. This article is far less philosophical, but does perhaps pose a way ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   In July 2010, after ten years leading Woven Chords, we had our final concert together.   Little old ladies by Arty Smokes   As always, we h...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   A while back I was asked if I would like to conduct an interview on my blog with a well-known singing group who had just released a new CD.   ...

[this is a version of a post which first appeared on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   there’s a strange thing that happens in choirs just as a concert is coming up. Everything that can go wrong does go wrong.     Benny G...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir]   Last week I wrote about the kinds of singing that I like (I may not know much about music, but I know what I like!).     Now I want to give...

[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog from the Front of the Choir] Are you doing your five-a-day for well-being? Here are five things that can help with your feelings of well-being if done daily. five-a-day for wellbeing T...

Born and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere the choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. the boys are dedicated to their singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346...  moreBorn and Bred in Wales, Welcomed Everywhere the choir was founded in 1975 in Flintshire on the Dee estuary. the boys are dedicated to their singing and passing on that enjoyment to it’s audiences. Flint Male Voice Choir is a registered charity No. 510346. ​ A Unique Sound What you would expect to hear from a Welsh choir, yet made for today. the choir sings a wide variety of music stretching from the 16th century to the 21st, old faithfuls, traditional Welsh hymns and folk songs, plus modern pop and quality contemporary compositions in many languages. Listen to a sample from the hugely successful “Songs Across the Dee” featured on this site. ​ Your Kind of Choir the choir goes where it is invited, singing for pleasure and to give pleasure. We have covered the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland. In Germany, Austria, Prague, Malta and France. Wherever these men go, new ties are bound and new friendships formed. ​ Universally Recognised Flint choir has always been competitive, it’s the only way to f...    less