photo by Brandon Cripps
She suggested that a good choir member should “go beyond the music”, i.e. get involved with the practicalities of running the choir. Great idea, but it does have its downsides too.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Ask not what your choir can do for you – ask what can you do for your choir
Kirsten recently left a comment on my post How to be a good choir member.
She suggested that a good choir member should “go beyond the music”, i.e. get involved with the practicalities of running the choir. Great idea, but it does have its downsides too.
She suggested that a good choir member should “go beyond the music”, i.e. get involved with the practicalities of running the choir. Great idea, but it does have its downsides too.
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Don’t try to help your fellow singers – it’s not your job!
Many’s the time I see Ann lean over to Gill (not their real names!) to help her get her part right. And every time I see a pained expression on Gill’s face.
She doesn’t want Ann’s help and didn’t ask for it. And it’s not Ann’s job to give it any way.
photo by m_culnane
She doesn’t want Ann’s help and didn’t ask for it. And it’s not Ann’s job to give it any way.
Sunday, June 02, 2013
Two big ideas to create the perfect choir or singing experience
Singing is very simple really: you open your mouth and the sound comes out.
But we often allow our heads (and doubts and expectations and fears and ...) to get in the way. Here are two big ideas that can help singers and choir leaders get the most out of singing.
Manchester amateur choral competition 2009 by chaosmunkey
But we often allow our heads (and doubts and expectations and fears and ...) to get in the way. Here are two big ideas that can help singers and choir leaders get the most out of singing.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
How can you possibly teach songs without a piano??!!
“You can’t run a singing workshop here, we don’t have a piano.”
It’s amazing how many people can’t get their heads around the fact that it’s possible to teach songs without a piano (or sheet music). How is it done?
photo by Thomas Quine
It’s amazing how many people can’t get their heads around the fact that it’s possible to teach songs without a piano (or sheet music). How is it done?
Sunday, May 19, 2013
10 reasons why your next singing workshop should be a residential one
There is something different and special about a residential learning experience.
A whole day of singing is great, but to spend an entire weekend (or even a week) with a bunch of like-minded people, getting away from the rat race, is just magic.
Here are ten reasons why your next singing workshop should be a residential one.
photo by Martyn Gorman
A whole day of singing is great, but to spend an entire weekend (or even a week) with a bunch of like-minded people, getting away from the rat race, is just magic.
Here are ten reasons why your next singing workshop should be a residential one.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Instant choir – just add people
Most choirs rehearse for months to perfect their songs before they perform.
But there is an alternative: gather a bunch of strangers together, teach them a set of songs quickly and then perform them before they forget. This approach has many advantages ...
the Big Night Out Community Choir for BBC Children in Need 2012
But there is an alternative: gather a bunch of strangers together, teach them a set of songs quickly and then perform them before they forget. This approach has many advantages ...
Sunday, May 05, 2013
The only thing stopping you from being a better singer is ...
... YOU!
Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done.
photo by Stephen Mcleod
Your job is to get out of the way and allow your unique voice to shine. Easier said than done.
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