Some people get put off by all the technicalities of singing: music theory, diaphragm, larynx, vocal blend, head voice, legato, etc.
But singing is much easier than you think. Here’s how to get started.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Monday, September 19, 2016
“I’m a choir leader and sometimes I hate my job” – but that’s OK!
Sometimes the last thing I want to do is to drag myself off the sofa and go to choir.
But it’s my job so I make the effort and usually it’s worth it. I used to worry that everyone else loved their job all the time, but that’s not the case!
photo by Ed Van Brunt
But it’s my job so I make the effort and usually it’s worth it. I used to worry that everyone else loved their job all the time, but that’s not the case!
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choir leading,
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singing
Monday, September 12, 2016
Integrating new choir members: a guide for new singers, existing members and choir leaders
Most choirs take new singers on at the beginning of a season. Joining an established group can be quite scary and new singers need to find a way of catching up quickly.
Here are some ideas for how best to integrate new members into your choir.
Here are some ideas for how best to integrate new members into your choir.
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choir,
choir leader,
choir members,
community choir,
group dynamics,
recruiting,
repertoire,
singers
Monday, September 05, 2016
Has your voice gone rusty over the summer?
Choir members all over the country are gearing up for a new choir season. Many of you might not have sung at all over the long break.
How can you best prepare for getting back into singing without damaging your voice?
How can you best prepare for getting back into singing without damaging your voice?
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choir,
choral singers,
practice,
preparing to sing,
singers,
singing,
singing voice,
vocal range,
vocal warm up,
voice
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