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  • Singing round for Halloween

    Singing round for Halloween

    Way ahead of you – it’s still September and I’m writing things for Halloween. This round is for intermediate children’s choirs (KS2+, or middle school); it features difficult harmonic patterns and some tricky intervals. Work through it methodically, paying attention to the jumps – particularly at the end. Once your choir can sing it all… Read more

  • World Cup Themed Arrangements

    I’ve recently added two new arrangements to my catalogue – Sweet Caroline and Three Lions. Originally performed by LAC at the London Eye for their Singing for England events, alongside an arrangement of World in Motion, filmed with the legend John Barnes himself. Both are easy to learn and memorise, following the original structure of… Read more

  • Pop, rock and jazz songs for A Level Performance

    Pop, rock and jazz songs for A Level Performance

    Here is a list of pop, rock and jazz songs appropriate for an A Level recital. I’ve included grade 7 and 8 songs in two lists and which exam board they’re from. This is not an exhaustive list, but serves to give you an idea of the standard of song you need to sing. Look… Read more

  • List of School Appropriate Songs for Assemblies and Performances

    List of School Appropriate Songs for Assemblies and Performances

    I have often found it difficult to find good songs for primary/elementary school (ages 6 – 11) singing assemblies and performances. I’m constantly on the look out for new and exciting songs that my singers will enjoy, whilst not being explicitly about romantic love, or featuring words and topics that are inappropriate for the setting.… Read more

  • Playlist of Choir Rounds and Part Songs

    I’ve created a new playlist featuring my YouTube videos of rounds for choirs to warm up with. My aim is to provide the guide video and the backing track at the same time, so choirs can get used to singing on their own. These are aimed at primary or elementary school choirs, beginning their musical… Read more

  • Halloween themed singing warm up video

    Halloween themed singing warm up video

    Here is my brand new singing warm up video for you to sing along to. Practice your minor scales and arpeggios whilst singing about all things spooky. Perfect for middle school and junior choirs. Read more