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At Starling Arts choirs, we bring music to life using many performance techniques, including dance and movement. There are many things to consider when adding movement or dance to a choir song, yet it is possible to create effective routines to enhance modern choral music.
While every choir - and every song - is different, we share some of the things we’ve learnt while choreographing for choirs and singing groups over the past decade.
Read MoreAnna discusses the essential skills for a choir leader
Read MoreAnna offers her Top 10 ingredients for writing and producing musicals for young performers
Read MoreWe talk about the Starling Arts process for picking our choirs' repertoire
Read MoreWe share our A - Z of tongue twisters to use in choir, work, or the classroom!
Read MoreStarling Arts co-director Emily Garsin made some interesting discoveries about her singing practice when she was pregnant. Here are some of the things she learnt from singing with a baby on board!
Read MoreJoining a choir - whether for the first time, or trying out a new choir community - can be a daunting prospect. At Starling Arts we strive to make this a positive and warm process for everyone involved. Here’s how!
Read MoreThe job of a conductor is a complex and multifaceted one, juggling music, people, emotions, travel and venue arrangements and much more! We break down some of the main tasks a choir director may come across.
Read MoreWhether in your school, office or local community, starting a choir is a brilliant way to bring people together. It can also be a daunting task! Drawing on over seven years experience of setting up choirs and singing projects in lots of different settings, here are Starling Arts’ top tips for getting your own group on its feet!
Read MoreGetting a group to focus is an incredibly valuable tool, whether you're running a meeting, workshop or rehearsal. Spending a few minutes before a session can really help to establish concentration, balance and connection so here are a few tried and tested techniques for you to explore with your own groups.
Read MoreStarling Arts connects people through singing! Find out more about our workplace singing experiences, choir community, singing workshops and annual Summer School.
