I should preface this article by saying that I know a lot of Choir Leaders who run a variety of singing groups which include choral societies, community choirs and chamber choirs. There are some amazingly Read More …
Prior to 1840, most people expected to get quite a few birthday cards. The custom of sending greeting cards can be traced back to the ancient Chinese, who exchanged messages of good will to celebrate Read More …
Last weekend I was in Berlin to run a choir workshop for a Global Law firm. The recipe for this event sounded fairly straightforward. Take 60 legal types, feed well before placing in a conference room Read More …
Georgie knew it was useless to protest when Lucia got that loud, inspired, gabbling ring in her voice; she would cut through any opposition, as a steam saw buzzes through the most solid oak board Read More …
I don’t know much about politics. I know even less about the economy and I’m not entirely sure I understand that much about the European Union or indeed what it does for Britain. I also Read More …
A few months ago, I decided that my choirs should have more of a presence on Twitter. This was partly brought about by something called ‘Choral Hour’ which occurs every Friday evening at 9pm and Read More …
When I bought my current house in 2008, it came with the option of being carpeted throughout for a modest cost. At the time this seemed a good idea. I was aware the supplied carpet was Read More …
In the last few days, I have flown to Berlin to run a choir workshop for a Global Law firm, taken on a new Choir in Gloucestershire, started a ‘pop up’ workplace choir in Bath Read More …
I’m not a great fan of parties or social gatherings. The idea of standing around in a room full of people I’ve never met, eating food I don’t want and drinking wine which isn’t even Read More …
Last week all of my choirs performed together along with 10 other choirs at the Swindon Festival of Choirs in aid of the Open Door Charity. The event was being held at the Old Town Read More …
