November 2020 – A Very Special Choir
New to Yorkshire and looking to build a freelance music career from scratch, I attended a concert in ’89 given by the Yorkshire Chamber Choir who were advertising for a Musical Director. I always look for potential, willingness to work hard and the vision to push the...
October 2020 – Like the buses…..
For decades I have slogged on with a freelance music career, through highs and lows, never thinking for a moment that anyone noticed. But clearly they did! The evidence? A second invitation (within two months) to accept an honorary fellowship in recognition of my...
September No 2 2020 – Unexpected Honour
On opening my post after holiday I was amazed to find – amongst the bills and junk – a letter from the Guild of Church Musicians offering me an honorary Fellowship for ‘significant musical achievements’. At first I wondered why me? But as I reflected on a musical...
September 2020 – COVID & Choirs…
The disruption of choral activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have serious consequences in an important part of the arts industry. It is feared that many singers will just not return to an activity which had been a long-term highlight in their week. However,...