There are choir leaders who are disappointed that their singers aren’t doing enough homework in the run-up to a big concert.
There are singers who try in vain to reach the high notes of the melody and who constantly complain about the songs in their choir’s repertoire. But this is what is on offer and fighting against it will always lead to unhappiness.
We’ve all been there: a big concert is coming up, but the singers just aren’t ready.
What can you do?
When people ask me how much I charge to lead a singing workshop they are often surprised by how high my fee is.
It works out as an enormous hourly rate. Here’s why it’s not as expensive as it seems.
I was honoured to be invited for a video interview/chat recently with New Zealand singer, musician and composer Tony Backhouse.
One of the things we discussed was how we like music to be honest, gutsy, muscular and authentic. But how to describe exactly what we mean?
No matter how flexible and self-aware we think we are, inevitably we all end up becoming a bit set in our ways.
This can particularly apply to any choir or singing group who’ve been together for a long time. What happens when a new leader comes along and tries to change this?
We’re often told of the many benefits to our physical and mental health of singing together.
What is not often mentioned is the benefit of the many small social interactions that occur.
I don’t know about you, but when I get home late after a singing rehearsal I find it hard to sleep.
I don’t feel particularly over-excited, but something inside me must be! What can we do about this?