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What is an intro?
“A song introduction, or an intro for short, is the first part of the song structure. It’s used to introduce and establish the song. The song intro gives an idea of the song’s style and genre while establishing the key and basic rhythm. Many song intros also include...
This was a really good idea!
Rich and I have worked together before. He plays guitar (brilliantly) and we’ve spent time singing for fun either as a pair or with others. It’s a great opportunity to really let go and have some time to sing for myself which I don’t do very often. It was Rich who...
The Tale of The Fairy Choir Leader and The Split Choir…..
I am sometimes inspired by the great writers of our time….. Jane Eyre, Kate Morton, Lisa Jewel, Jackie Shears…… and am compelled to write my very own tale based on real life events. Once upon a time, in a far off magical land, there lived a Fairy Choir Leader. She...
Why I close the choir doors to new singers…..
Once upon a time, in a far off land, a choir director once said “Come one and all! Join us in our singing! You can join when you like and pay on the door!” And so the people came in their droves and all was well. Apart from the fact that there were SO MANY people in...
How to choose a choir that is right for you.
So many choirs… so little time! How do you know which one is going to suit you best? One mistake people make is to assume that all choirs are the same. They simply aren’t. Even within community choirs there are differences. If we start with the choirs where you don’t...
Who is Beryl?
As my community choir has grown, so have the variety of questions I am asked and the frequency at which I'm asked them. Anything from "What time are we meeting?' to 'Can I wear shorts?' and 'Are we singing don't get me wrong?'. The nuances of choir members who have a...
A Singer’s Journey – Verse 5
Choir is now established and singers feel very much a part of the team, whether they sing in public or just at rehearsals. I'm proud of our choir and my part in it. The realisation that our voices are part of something much bigger! This also leads to us appreciating...