Men can Sing too
There was film many years ago called What Women Want. It was a terrible film and mostly nonsense about a guy who electrocutes himself and Read More …
Tag: choral singing
What makes a good Choir Leader?
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 Read More …
Join a Choir – There will be Singing & Cake!
A few days ago I went to a meeting. Technically it could have been described as a choir committee meeting. However, fear not – I haven’t Read More …
We’re all going on a Summer Holiday
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 Read More …
Do you have time to join a choir?
January was, surprisingly, a very busy month. In addition to my weekly choir rehearsals and teaching commitments, I’ve been out and about recording choirs each Read More …
Join the choir? No chance, Choirs are for Girls
When I was at school, far too many years ago now, there was a big divide between Sport and Music. For my sins I fall Read More …
Preparing for a Concert
Possibly my favourite quote of all time is: “The amateur practices until it’s right. The professional practices until it can’t go wrong” Now before we Read More …
How do you decide on Soloists within your choir?
One of the key elements of community choirs, particularly those which are un auditioned, is for them to be as inclusive as possible. This always Read More …
Why can’t the choir sing in tune?
How many of us have been in a choir rehearsal singing something A Capella (without accompaniment) only to find the choir master half way through Read More …
Singing in a Choir should be fun
As a choirmaster of mostly amateur and Un-auditioned choirs, I have long held the belief that singing in a choir should first and foremost be Read More …