Convey the message clearly
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 …
Tag: Wiltshire
How much is that Cake?
Earlier this week, British pianist David Shenton was invited to accompany Sevi Regis at the Presidential inauguration ceremony of Donald Trump. Naturally he enquired about the fee and was told there is no fee due Read More …
Going on tour – just how hard can it be?
Yesterday, whilst in my capacity as a Church Organist, 2 unique and interesting things occurred. Firstly, I actually listened to a bit of a sermon and secondly by reading my book throughout the sermon I Read More …
One size fits all?
Last night I stood on a box. Two boxes in fact; one balanced precariously on top of the other. Apparently this was distracting for some of the choir members stood in front of me. Read More …
Which Choir should you join?
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 …
Choirmaster Wit
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 …
What constitutes a job?
In many ways, it’s been a curious couple of weeks. Last Sunday at church, the vicar, during his sermon, pulled out a gun, gave it to a small child and she proceeded to shoot her sister! Read More …
Dear Dragons….
Some of you may have seen, or be familiar with, the television show ‘Dragon’s Den’. For anyone who hasn’t, the basic premise is that budding entrepreneurs get three minutes to pitch their business ideas to five Read More …
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 a good idea. I was aware the supplied carpet was Read More …
Managing the Customer’s Expectations
In October last year I bought one of those new Dyson rechargeable hoover things, which turned out to be really rather good. So good in fact, that I have actually used it several times. However, it Read More …