Monthly Archives: September 2006

don’t pass remarks!

So I was often told – but not everyone in a choir follows this rule. Singing develops certain skills which may have their uses outside performance. One is the ability to control volume precisely, and this can allow someone to … Continue reading

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how I got into Prom 71

I only just made it to the Royal Albert Hall (the RPO and Daniele Gatti) in time thanks to a delayed train. Having arrived after the concert had sold out, I was prepared to be disappointed and had a reserve … Continue reading

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a visiting choir at Exeter Cathedral

I rather dropped into and out of the Cathedral Chamber Choir’s week at Exeter Cathedral. This week was keenly awaited because the choir has not (as far as I can tell) been to Exeter before, and had indeed been trying … Continue reading

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choosing a Prom

The end of the Proms season is nearly here, and I realised that I hadn’t yet been to one of the concerts. I considered Monday through to Friday as possibilities: Monday: after Sunday’s concert was cancelled (and it didn’t even … Continue reading

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